Design Industry Weekly News Friday 05 September 2014 | Issue 45
Further Shortlist Success for Allison Paladino Interior Design in the International Design & Architecture Awards 2014 Allison Paladino Interior Design has been shortlisted for the Residential ÂŁ5 Million Plus (Project Value) award in the International Design & Architecture Awards 2014. Allison Paladino and her team turned the cool lines of a modern Palm Beach home into a comfortable vacation retreat. Tackling this contemporary project meant meeting
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the homeowners desire to have both crisp clean lines and warm transitional style all while staying practical. By taking the original floor plan from chopped up and dated to a redesign of open, informal spaces without corridors or hallways they were able to make the home a space where families could all be together. Neutral soft colours flow through the house from the soft greys in the dining room to the cream palette in the living room highlighting the clients’ colourful modern art collection. This influence continues in the spa-inspired master bath fitted with a custom banquette, cushioned in grey faux cashmere, providing
the perfect place to relax and regroup. In the family room, the sectional sofa clad in outdoor velvet fabric allows for the perfect view of the outdoor pool retreat while the Key area rug designed by Allison lends both texture and depth. Allison chose furnishings throughout the home with transitional lines to add a warm and cozy feeling while keeping a sophisticated atmosphere. This 8,000 sq ft contemporary vision that lies juxtaposition to the more traditional Mediterranean villas around it, made for an extremely creative and out-of-thebox project. The open floor plan of the common spaces
are threaded together with a warm neutral tactile palette that gives a great backdrop to the clients dramatic art collection. Its a great house for this family with 3 children to live and a great space to entertain. The master bedroom suite including a gym, large dressing area, bedroom and bath have a riffcut pearlized oak that creates interest and warmth. Every space has wonderful views of the zen like pool area. Four guest suites separated from the main living areas are private and allow guests to hideaway. www.apinteriors.com Read More
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Sublime Architectural Interiors achieve further Shortlist Success with project ‘Urban Renewal Annie Street’ Sublime Architectural Interiors achieve further success with their project ‘Urban Renewal Annie Street’, gaining a place in the
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Kitchen over £50,000 category of the 2014 International Design & Architecture Awards. Flow and connectivity have been created in this urban space. Transformed from an unloved tired building to an entertainers delight. The client was looking to breathe new life in a derelict set of flats by raising the building and transforming it into a new double storey home. The owner wanted to
create a living space that would embrace her lifestyle of entertaining friends and clients and her love of the outdoors. Regularly catering for up to 15 guests on a weekly basis she required a larger than normal oven and wanted to be able to stay connected with guest while cooking and for an island in the kitchen that would form the centre piece and hold the whole space together.
The key feature of the spaces is the booth seating on the back of the centre island that that is matched with an illuminated dining table made from a piece of Caesarstone’s Concetto range. This table is fully backlit with RGB LED strip lighting. Colour controlled with an app that can be used on your iphone or ipad. Just this feature alone gives this space a really sense of luxury and diversity. The
client was also going to build two luxury town homes at the rear of the block so this needed to be taken into consideration when planning window placements. Another key feature of the spaces is in the integration. The wall that separates the ancillary spaces of the powder room and pantry from the kitchen is clad in
textured laminate. The doors to enter these spaces are designed to sit flush with the surrounding panels so they conceal the opens. On this wall also sits the Liebbher fridge that is integrated. www.sublimegroup.com.au Read More
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Further Shortlist Success: Keir Townsend for the Living Space UK Award Keir Townsend are celebrating further shortlist success in the ID&A Awards 2014 with their project in Bramham Gardens, London for the Living Space UK Award. The walls of this apartment were knocked out to create one space for the kitchen/ dining/ sitting room and to make movement around the apartment as easy and comfortable as possible. Surfaces in a palette of neutral, light tones in a variety of materials and textures create a visual perception of space – polished plaster is a favourite as this material reflects light. In this room every cm of space has been cleverly utilized so that it doesn’t appear cluttered. Splashes of colour have been introduced through the use of soft furnishings. www.keirtownsend.com Read More
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Asia-Pacific Kitchen over £50,000 category: Sublime Architectural Interiors achieve further Shortlist Success Sublime Architectural Interiors achieve further success in the Asia-Pacific Kitchen over £50,000 category, this time with their project ‘Urban Renewal Annie Street’. Flow and connectivity have been created in this urban space. Transformed from an unloved tired building to an entertainers delight. The client was looking to breathe new life in a derelict set of flats by raising the building and transforming it into a new double storey home. The owner wanted to create a living space that would embrace her lifestyle of entertaining friends and clients and her love of the outdoors. Regularly catering for up to 15 guests on a weekly basis she required a larger than normal oven and wanted to be able to stay connected with guest while cooking and for an island in the kitchen that would form the centre piece and hold the whole space together.
The key feature of the spaces is the booth seating on the back of the centre island that that is matched with an illuminated dining table made from a piece of Caesarstone’s Concetto range. This table is fully backlit with RGB LED strip lighting. Colour controlled with an app that can be used on your iphone or ipad. Just this feature alone gives this space a really sense of luxury and diversity. The client was also going to build two luxury town homes at the rear of the block so this needed to be taken into consideration when planning window placements. Another key feature of the spaces is in the integration. The wall that separates the ancillary spaces of the powder room and pantry from the kitchen is clad in textured laminate. The doors to enter these spaces are designed to sit flush with the surrounding panels so they conceal the opens. On this wall also sits the Liebbher fridge that is integrated. www.sublimegroup.com.au Read More
Camellia Interiors: Shortlisted for the UK Living Space Award Camellia Interiors are successfully shortlisted in the ID&A Awards 2014 for the UK Living Space Award. The Singapore-based owners had purchased this five bedroom property as a UK base, with plans to use it for family holidays. They approached Camellia Interiors last year, after falling in love with the coastal charm of the area, with its diverse colour palette dependant on the seasons. Appreciative of the town’s charms, the owners asked the team to imbue their new home with St. Ives’ artistic heritage, its fishing legacy, plus the warmth of the Gulf Stream and the mild subtropical climate, under one roof. They wanted a coastal palette to create a relaxing yet practical environment for their holidays, and capitalising on their investment and the available space, they sought flexible internal accommodation. The style had to be fun yet formal, embracing the integrity of the property’s character and proportions, without compromising contemporary living requirements. www.camelliainteriors.co.uk Read More
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Shortlist Success for Hayslip Design Associates in the International Design & Architecture Awards 2014 Hayslip Design Associates have been shortlisted for the Living Space – North/ South America award in the International Design & Architecture Awards 2014.
high rise was to complete the design and installation in four months (all the time permitted by the client’s schedule), within the budgeted scope, while achieving stylistic goals: within the somewhat classic detailing, create a contemporary design, with an international feeling – not tied to the locale but weaving in some elements of the larger design influences preferred by world travellers.
Designed for a music professional who travels frequently, the challenge of this
Immediately, the design team addressed the client’s priorities: a music room for
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rehearsal and music study that would meet the family’s needs for a media room as well, bedrooms where three children might feel at home, and public spaces suitable for elegant entertaining. The foyer and gallery were enhanced by adding dark stained, fluted wood columns and painting the walls an earthy, metallic hue. Bedrooms for the children are warm and restful for the boys, bright and colourful for the girl. Special touches include a handpainted map of the world in the boys’ room,
and for the girl: stylized floral textiles. In the living room, the furniture is sleek, modern art abounds, and an over scale mirror frames a grand piano. The dining room features a custom made table with a modern, geometric base and glass top and seating that is a mix of sophisticated upholstery and Asian antiquity. www.hayslipdesign.com Read More
Further Shortlist Success for KNS Architects in the Retail Space Award KNS Architects have been shortlisted for the Retail Space award in the International Design & Architecture Awards 2014. Drawing inspiration from the surrounding urban condition and keeping in mind the modularity of the product, the idea was conceptualised as an exhibition space held in a warehouse, where the products are displayed as art pieces. Imagined as a dark shell the double volume was painted black with a vibrant Yellow container suspended from the ceiling, breaking the overall volume to create a “Space within a Space”. The suspended container adds to the industrial – warehouse concept as well as helps breaks the monotony of the set up. The yellow used is the brand colour creating the recall value. The linear cantilevered staircase forms a strong dark ribbon threading from the ground to the container, unifying the two spaces.
The showroom has been designed with a variety of dedicated areas for different displays covering the entire floor plate. Each area is an entity by itself highlighting the product displayed within to the maximum. Raw finished materials and industrial – inspired forms fill the spaces above the display zones, where as the display zones are kept neutral to accentuate the products. Exposed open ceiling and A/c duct, rough concrete flooring, and moveable partitions allow the spaces to be flexible as needed for many configurations of furniture arrangements. Task lights have been used throughout the space, conceived to maximise flexibility of use of the space and to accentuate the product as desired. Overall the interiors of the showroom reflect the Brand and its Philosophy i.e simple, sleek, stylish and modern with a perfect balance aesthetics and function. www.knsarchitects.com Read More
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Shortlisted: Mofasis Pte Ltd for the Residential Architectural Property Award Mofasis Pte Ltd has been Shortlisted for the Residential Architectural Property Award with their project ‘District 10 GCB’ at the 2014 International Design & Architecture Awards. Space planning, furnishing and decorating a cul-de-sac private residence in a pretigious district in Singapore. Harmonise fine art with contemporary comfort; avoid baroque and classical stylings; no additions and alterations of existing house infrastructure and built-in items; minimise use of glass; no rugs; no local bespoke furniture. The challenge of not having a blank canvas. We are accustomed to providing complete makeovers, so this project is a refreshing exercise in crafting a desired outcome within a restrictive context. Harmonise fine art with contemporary comfort; avoid baroque and classical stylings; no additions and alterations of existing house infrastructure and built-in items; minimise use of glass; no rugs; no local bespoke furniture. www.mofasis.com Read More
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Shortlisted: KNS Architects for the Asia Pacific Residential £1 – £2.5 Million (Project Value) Award KNS Architects have been shortlisted for the Asia Pacific Residential £1 – £2.5 Million (Project Value) award in the International Design & Architecture Awards 2014. The modern and futuristic décor has been visualised with wide gamma of ‘Pop’ colours and materials infused together to create a ‘Statement’. The interiors are an ensemble of various forms and colours. The colour scheme was conceptualised as bright and clashing yet harmonious in the overall scheme. Grey acts as a neutral backdrop to set off the colourful furniture adding depth to subtle hues and making bold tones pop. The modern-contemporary furniture maintains the same novel spirit. The forms chosen are fluid and sleek to create a
lighter and more spacious feel. The pop style has been carried out throughout the house in the living, bedroom, bathroom as well as the kitchen. Quirky wall treatments and artistic furniture pieces were added to create a buzz. Each room has been given an intensive colour splash in the form of art, glossy surfaces, materials and furniture. The home is very cohesive in the design and layout with clear zones. The partial open plan creates a visual continuity between the living room and the rest of the spaces. The use of translucent materials such as coloured glass contributes to this effect. This allows an opportunity to spend time together as a family whilst in these different areas. Over all the apartment interiors radiates colour and energy making it a fun and lively dwelling for its inhabitants. www.knsarchitects.com Read More
Lime Design Limited make the Shortlist with Project ‘House 42’ Lime Design Limited have been Shortlisted for the Asia-Pacific Residential £1-2.5 Million (Project Value) Award at the International Design & Architecture Awards 2014. Their project ‘House 42’, has been transformed from a traditional house into a vibrant and exquisite modern retreat located in Xiang Mi Hu, China. Despite the fact that this was a 8,000 square foot property, the client’s vision was to create a home that was intimate whilst at the same time exuding the ultimate bespoke luxury and majesty, a home in which family members could still interact with convenience. “We were keen to put a twist on the traditional Chinese interpretation of luxury and expensive design which can sometimes be over the top. Our aim was to create a design that is subtle and elegant, avoiding the usual extravagant and grandiose approach.” www.limeisdesign.com Read More
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Further Shortlist Success for Inspired Design for the Kitchen Over £100,000 Award Inspired Design have been shortlisted for the Kitchen Over £100,000 award in the International Design & Architecture Awards 2014. Ergonomic, functional, practical and efficient, was the design brief provided by the client. Over a period of two years, the
Lime Design Limited gain last Shortlist spot in the Residential £1-2.5 Million category Lime Design Limited have achieved further Shortlist success in the Asia-Pacific Residential £1-2.5 Million category with their project ‘House 58’. From the project’s inception to its completion, the desired result and shared vision of both the designer and the owner was to turn the initial bare shell of a home into one that oozed ‘modern elegance and sheer sophistication’, this was achieved by way of intelligent design and involved the careful selection and placement of luxurious furnishings and decorations throughout the property. Since the whole master bedroom level measures 2000 square feet alone, we decided to create an entrance foyer leading into the master bedroom – a luxury in itself in any home! The obvious advantage of having a foyer leading into the master bedroom is that you cannot see the bed upon opening of the master bedroom door and the effect is give the room an even more sumptuous and majestic feeling. Another key aspect of the project is the impressive floor to ceiling height of the living room. As you walk through the doors of the property, you are instantly struck by the
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dramatic double height ceiling in the living room. This room is stunningly accentuated by two elegant raindrop chandeliers and united by a beautiful triptych hanging on the back wall. The marble staircase and the tall bookshelf separate the living room and the dining room. The installation of light troughs along the curved wooden panelling distinguishes the dining area and gives it the modern touch and emits a sensual hue that gives the room its refined sophistication. In the basement, the intimate spa is filled with natural light from the skylight that makes the space refreshing and airy with an organic shaped bathtub serves as a contrast to the straight edges and lines throughout the master bathroom. The vast living quarters are complimented by marble and wooden flooring as well as European vintage furniture to create a comfortable and tasteful house. The wooden floors exude a warm and intimate feeling, contrasted by the clean and refreshing marble floors. By playing around with the lighting we were able to create a soft and soothing ambiance. A sumptuous home that oozes modern elegance and sheer sophistication. www.limeisdesign.com Read More
client and the designer (Nicola O’Mara) sat down and went over all the fine details that were required for this hand made kitchen. Together, they looked into the varying ways in which the client would use the space and they successfully zoned in on one design. There would be an area in which to work, read, relax and eat, and a specific area in which to cook. Both which would work together and flow into each section. The utility room, was accessed from the kitchen; a place in which larger items could
be stored and a place to laundry. The layout was reconfigured so that the outlook was towards the woodland outside, the door was moved so that it was easily accessible from the bar area, and would be beneficial for entertaining. Once the correct usage of the space was agreed the client and designer moved onto the textures and materials. Strong white, dark walnut , stony greys with a shot of colour was the outcome. One of the main features was the handmade solid wood slatted doors; they create soft warm tones,
texture and body. This was then coupled with the strong white Silestone worktops, and white glass splash backs. All the cupboards were operated using a push latch motorised system, as well as the dishwasher, recycling bins and drawers. All the appliances were chosen on functionality and energy rating. The overall design, is sleek, clean, stylish as well as soft and warm with a hint of zing. www.id-inspired-design.co.uk Read More
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Further Shortlist Success for Genius Loci Pte Ltd in the ID&A Awards 2014 design et al are pleased to announce further shortlist success for Genius Loci Pte Ltd in the International Design & Architecture Awards 2014. Cimahi Residence has been shortlisted for the Asia-Pacific Residential ÂŁ2.5-5million Award. In Jakarta, flooding is a common problem, hence the entire building was elevated, not only to minimise damage to the liveable spaces, but also to add visual security required by the owners to shield away unwanted stares into their private space. Giving enough space for families and visiting relatives to enjoy each space holding their own conversations while not cluttering it with complex space planning was the key. Using simple interlocking spaces, a journey was created, from the drive way with lush tropical plants leading up to the main entrance. A custom made door, detailed and crafted in copper makes its statement to what it has to unfold beyond its boundary. www.geniusloci.bz Read More
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Bernard Stilwell Architects: Shortlisted for the Architectural Glasshouse over £150,000 Award Bernard Stilwell Architects have been shortlisted for the ID&A Awards 2014, with their stunning project competing for the Architectural Glasshouse over £150,000 Award. “A museum standard showcase for the display and preservation of a world class collection of haute couture garments.” Haute couture, French for “high sewing” or “high dressmaking” or “high fashion” refers to the creation of exclusive custom-fitted clothing. Haute couture is made to order for a specific customer, and it is usually made from precious high-quality material, and constructed with extreme attention to detail and finished by the most experienced and capable artists, often using craft-based, hand-executed techniques. “Couture” means dressmaking, sewing, or needlework. “Haute” means elegant or high. A haute couture garment is made specifically for the wearer’s measurements and body stance. www.bsarchitects.co.uk Read More
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Lighting Design International have been shortlisted for the International Product Design Awards 2014 Lighting Design International have been shortlisted for the Lighting – Scheme award in the International Product Design Awards 2014 This period church conversion consists of over 11,500 sq ft across four floors including three bedroom suites, and a pool, sauna and gymnasium in the basement. There was little natural daylight so the artificial light was essential to create the right ambience both during the day as well as at night. As the residential interior was created in an old church, it meant the main reception room has a dramatic volume. This created challenges for the lighting to dramatically enhance both the architecture and create an intimate welcoming reception area. Many of the structural elements were listed so could not be screwed into /damaged in
any way so ingenious and discreet methods of mounting were considered. Miniature spot lights strapped to the beams and siliconed to the columns to provide the focus at high level to the “angel” truss supports and beautiful stone detailing. At three stories up, mocking this up was no task for the faint hearted! The niches were lit using a combination of uplights and backlighting creating focal points to the vast walls. These also have an additional colour change effect for the occasional party. Accent lighting from narrow beam spotlights on the trusses (accessed via a roof “crawl way” behind) and recessed into the ceiling provide focus onto coffee tables, artwork and sculptures.Each effect has been balanced to create different moods throughout the day and night at the touch of a button via the versatile lighting control system. www.lightingdesigninternational.com Read More
Futurehome have been shortlisted for the Home Cinema award in the International Design & Architecture Awards 2014 Futurehome have been shortlisted for the Home Cinema award in the International Design & Architecture Awards 2014 Luxury, glamour and a high technical specification were the design brief for this project. This was achieved by close collaboration between both the technical and interior design teams. The glamour is achieved by using plush fabrics and finishes in black and aubergine, and installing a bespoke bar, luxury furniture and evocative mood lighting. The walls are decorated in black crocodile effect wallpaper, with aubergine velvet padded panels. Each panel has an inset crystal wall light and is surrounded by blue LED lighting. There are sumptuous powered reclining leather seats and purple tub chairs in the bar area. The well stocked bar was designed and installed by Lida Cucina in dark burnt wood effect finish, with integrated wine chiller, and backlit mirrored wall with glass shelves. Black silk carpet completes the look. www.futurehome.co.uk Read More
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Michaelis Boyd Associates: Shortlisted for the Beach House Award
Set back and hidden away on the edge of a Cornish cliff ‘Praa sands beach house’ sits quietly and unobtrusively; a homage to its beautiful natural surroundings.
Michaelis Boyd Associates are shortlisted in the ID&A Awards 2014 for the Beach House Award with their project Praa Sands in Cornwall, UK.
With a desire to create a space that eschews the traditional stone construction that is vernacular to the area, Praa Sands Beach house is built with the environment in mind. A ground source heat pump and solar panels
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set in to the wild meadow grass roof show the architect’s concern and consideration for wider environmental issues, harnessing energy from the idyllic location and affirming the building’s relationship with the landscape. Externally Praa Sands creates an elegant sculptural statement, but it is when you enter that the true beauty of the design is
realised. The shell-like helix of the stairs opens up to a clear oculus, through which the moon shines, lighting and casting shadows on the white plastered walls. Every opening has been carefully positioned to allow light to permeate seamlessly between the spaces, creating an open landscape that echoes the shifting qualities of the environment throughout the day, and in different seasons.
At its heart Praa Sands Beach House is built around the sea, the surfer and its cliff side location. Every angle, curve and opening are designed with a deep love for the sea. Outside a large copper piped shower is the first stop for those returning from the water, and a warm ground floor wet room greets those fresh from the bracing waves. Large expanses of glazing open up the single ground floor living space, giving way to the
rugged Southern Cornish coast and bringing the landscape in to the house. To the back huge cruciform windows allow light to wash through. Photography by Forever Cornwall. www.michaelisboyd.com Read More
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Shortlisted: Su Misura for the Asia-Pacific Residential £2.5-5 Million Award Su Misura have been successfully Shortlisted for the Asia-Pacific Residential £2.5-5 Million (Project Value) Award at the 2014 International Design & Architecture Awards, with their project ‘One Shenton’. One Shenton is designed to fuse with the opulence skyline of Singapore’s Central Business District; in which it is located.
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The brief was to create a luxury British contemporary style four bedroom unit catering to a family of four. The primary goal is to create a comfortable environment meant for entertaining friends and work partners. The designer created a study room that can be doubled up as a guest room. The walls of the study room were removed and the study room lends itself visually to the living room. It can be easily transform back to the guest room by closing the decorative sliding door. This enhanced the living and dining spaces
without compromising on the privacy. The large windows in the living and dining area allow ones to have a panoramic view of the cityscape. Surrounded by the wonderful sceneries, the living and dining room have been furnished with bespoke furniture, positioned to allow easy conversation and effortless entertainment. Special attention was given to the details and materials of the soft furnishing to make the bedrooms feel luxurious and inviting. As one sits behind the study located in the master bedroom, they will be able to enjoy
the view of Marina Bay Sands, Singapore’s most iconic landmark. The designer proficiently uses bronze-tinted mirrors to reflect the exterior view, creating the illusion of experiencing two views from both sides of the windows. Additionally, warm light with a neutral colour palette makes a smoothing environment for all the bedrooms. www.sumisura.asia Read More
Genius Loci Pte Ltd Shortlisted in the International Design & Architecture Awards 2014 Genius Loci Pte Ltd has been successfully shortlisted in the International Design & Architecture Awards 2014. H Residence in Indonesia will compete for the Residential ÂŁ5million plus (Project Value) Award. The property is a vast resort getaway, with approx 40,000 sqft of built in space, so the question was, how can something so big, feel like a home?
Every space has to have a unique experience. From the drop off, into the linkway and the pool side. Through the Customised copper plated doors. Space after space, each journey is special. Attention to detail was given at every angle of the property. Experience was the tall order of the design. The property was large, but spaces were well-crafted and made more intimate by the play of visual scale, streamlined to make the owners feel comfortable. www.geniusloci.bz Read More
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Shortlisted: Stark Carpet for the Flooring Award Shortlisted for the Flooring Award in the International Product Design Awards 2014, Stark Carpet is proud to present the Dorjee collection. This luxurious and exotic collection is made in the country of Nepal by the most skilled weavers available. It
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represents the pinnacle of handcrafted works of art for the floor. Made of the highest quality silk, linen, wool and cotton, these rugs combine ages old techniques with a unique fashion-forward flair for today’s most sophisticated tastes. With a subtle ‘relief’ weaving style, the silk pile accentuated and articulated by the rich flat woven background that is elemental in its execution, luxurious in its material,
and understated in its simplicity. The collection is available in more than 20 patterns available in stocking sizes. Custom design and colour in sizes up to 25 x 50. 4 to 6 month lead time on most orders. www.starkcarpet.co.uk Read More
Shortlist Success for Hayslip Design Associates in the International Product Design Awards 2014 Hayslip Design Associates have been shortlisted for the Bespoke Cabinetry award in the International Product Design Awards 2014
hand chiseled into the top, front, and sides of the cabinet. The underside of the cabinet features a water jetted aluminum panel with the same rose motif, designed to allow the interior LED lighting to glow from beneath the piece. Floating above the cabinet are three pieces of Starphire glass with a polished edge. The cabinet’s exterior is finished with a rusted iron milk paint.
In 2013 Sherry Hayslip designed the interiors for the wine country vacation home of a noted Dallas art collector. Inspired by the Brutalist furniture designs of Paul Evens she collaborated with furniture artisan Michael Stallings to create a cantilevered cabinet that is a softer interpretation of the Brutalist movement.
Accessed through hidden, touch-hinge doors, the cabinet’s interior is designed to hold stemware on clear glass shelves. The inside of the piece is finished in a white gloss white lacquer designed to maximize the reflection and refraction of the interior lighting.
The result is a bespoke piece hand carved from solid walnut. A stylized rose motif is
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Shortlist Success in the Table Category for Alfred Johnson Alfred Johnson have been shortlisted in the Table category with MEDUSA. This bespoke biomorphic dining table pays homage to Greek mythology whilst infusing supermodern biomorphic language. Based on a request by a client for a one of kind dining table, Medusa evolved from a sketch and was developed into interconnecting fluid lines that combined the biomorphic integrity of its presence practical use. With the ever intertwining fluid shapes, each perspective of Medusa gives a new depth to its form. Manufactured in medium density fibre with a double layer of fibreglass exterior, it can be customised in colour to meet the client’s requirement.
The key aspect of Medusa is its unique approach towards enhancing the dining experience and pushing the boundary between art and everyday life. Medusa as a product that has elevated the approach to furniture and modern living. The venture towards biomorphic original design intent for the Medusa Dining Table shows the translation of almost surreal conceptual language into art inspired products. ID&A awards are a platform that pays tribute to original design intent across various sectors within the industry. Encouraging talent from various parts of the globe, it is a medium that ensures true design language is recognized and honoured. www.alfredjohnson.com Read More
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5 Minutes with Kari Arendsen & Jenn Bibay Tell us a little about your background in design (education, experience, etc) Studied in Paris for some time but ultimately graduated with a BFA from Design Institute of San Diego. 6 years working under some of the most talented designers at the time, earned me the greatest educational experience of which to this day I am deeply grateful. How would you describe your personal interior design style? Our style motto: “Blending the reclaimed with the refined and the unexpected with the essential” - clean, crisp and collected. I gravitate toward European, New England charm with a Scandinavian influence, blended with “Ranch meets Coast”, which is our trademark and a style indigenous to Southern Ca.
Name: Kari Arendsen & Jenn Bibay Company: Intimate Living Interiors Position within company: Kari Arendsen, Principal - Creative Director Jenn Bibay - Project Manager Website: www.intimatelivinginteriors.com
Where does your design inspiration come from? I am very much inspired by nature – the miraculous synchronicity of life and the divine – reminds me that a well designed space should be effortless. Also inspired by great people and creating ways to support their greatness and surrounding them with comfort and ease. In what direction do you feel that design is moving towards in a general sense? I feel we continue to progress toward clean minimalism while maintaining the sense of tradition.
community. At this point, I am thrilled to be a part of this year’s event and excited at the prospect of actually winning in a category. What projects are you currently working on? - 6,000Sq/ft home | Naples, Florida | Professional MLB player - 8,000 sq/ft home | Media, Pennsylvania | Professional NFL player & 3x Gold Medallist, Olympic athlete - 4,000 sq/ft home | La Jolla, Ca. | Professional NFL player - 6,000 sq/ft home | Encinitas, Ca. | Principal, Barney & Barney What are your aims and goals for the next twelve months? Our next 12 months are committed to effectively scaling our business to assure top quality interiors and business systems. Additionally we are focussing on our One-forOne non-profit, Pillow Talk, due to launch in December with our fresh, new website. Final thoughts; tell us a little more about yourself: Your most treasured possession? Dog, Reign and Cat, Serenity Your favourite holiday destination? Manhattan in the Fall Your favourite hotel / restaurant / bar?
If you could offer one piece of advice when it comes to interior design schemes, what would it be? Biggest piece of advice I can offer is, if you find yourself pondering a decision or a choice for too long, your in the wrong place. In design, the decision/choice is intuitive and is absolute when you know you know. If you’re vacillating, move on. How important are The International Design and Architecture Awards as recognition of talent and achievement? I will know more after this year’s show how the awards are received within the design 26 Design Industry Weekly News
Too many to choose Your favourite book / film / song? Atlas Shrugged / Shawshank Redemption / Hallelujah Your favourite food and drink? Food: anything curry and Drink: fresh juice Read the full interview at: http://thedesignawards.co.uk/ designandarchitecture/interview-intimate-livinginteriors.html
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