Ochre recently launched a new collection at the Clerkenwell Design Week 2014 that captures the essence of the brand: proportion, texture, contrast and finish. As with all of their work, the new collection places equal importance on harmonious forms, luxurious materials, and matchless craftsmanship. The Seed Cloud installation is a whimsical piece that ‘marries modern… [Read More]
Make submits new Tower Hamlets scheme for planning
Award winning architecture firm Make submitted last week its proposal for a residential-led tower at Meridian Gate on the Isle of Dogs. The scheme was prepared for Meridian Property Holdings Limited and LBS Properties, and aims to provide high quality, residential-led, mixed-use development consisting of approximately 400 one, two and three-bed apartments. The site will… [Read More]
Chotto Matte Restaurant by Andy Martin Architects
Award winning firm Andy Martin Architects (ama) sought out the essence of distinctly modern Japanese cuisine in the newly designed Chotto Matte Restaurant. Located in an imposing 60s building at the north end of Frith St. in Soho, London, Chotto Matte distinguishes itself as a sophisticated restaurant with an underground twist. The brief was to create… [Read More]
Ping Pong Stratford Restaurant by Superfutures
Superfutures has recently completed the renovation of the Ping Pong Stratford Restaurant at London’s Westfield. The contemporary Dim Sum restaurant was transformed into an oasis, by introducing visitors to the urban side of 1930s Shanghai chic, through custom-made artwork, splashes of paprika red, Jade green and charcoal grey. Superfutures coordinated every design element, from the elegant furniture and bar stools,… [Read More]
Make’s first legacy building opens at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Make has helped transform the former Olympic Park site in Stratford into an exciting new riverside destination with the opening of its first legacy building, the Podium. The opening of the hub building makes the award-winning architecture firm the only architect to date to have delivered an Olympic venue (the Copper Box Arena), as well… [Read More]
Tom Dixon Presents CLUB at Milan Design Week 2014
Tom Dixon reinterprets the conventional Gentleman’s club at the Milan Design Week, where he will showcase his latest furniture, lighting and accessories. The theme of the CLUB takes the historic British members club, and transforms it into a “a modern day home-away-from-home, a plush and cultured haven where pleasure and work collide”. A misspent youth spent in the London… [Read More]
Wrap House Extension by Alison Brooks Architects
Alison Brooks Architects developed a 100 m² extension to the ground floor of a large detached house in London, UK. Winner of the prestigious RIBA Stephen Lawrence Prize, the ribbon-like design creates an interesting roofscape that can be admired from the master bedroom. The concept of the Wrap House, was developed through distorting a single surface… [Read More]
Swing Table by Duffy London
The Swing Table by British firm Duffy London puts the fun into boring boardroom meetings and meal times. This fun and unique design features a four poster style table, and eight chairs suspended from its light structure. As with the Shadow Chair, Duffy London puts a spin on the design of ordinary objects. Reminiscent of childhood… [Read More]
Lens House Extension by Alison Brooks Architects
Award-winning firm Alison Brooks Architects (ABA) gives a contemporary twist to a classic Victorian villa. Located in north London, the Lens House was designed as an extension to a nineteenth century house for a client involved in photography and design. The extension features two projecting tapered volumes that wrap around the house, offering a spectacular… [Read More]
Duffy London’s Shadow Chair Defies Gravity
Duffy London are known for their bold and innovative creations, which often play on the concept of gravity, illusion and geometry. The Shadow Chair is no exception. The design of the chair tricks the eye, giving the impression it defies gravity. At first glance the chair appears to be standing only on the two front… [Read More]
