Design Industry Weekly News Friday 23rd December 2016 | Issue 158
Stylt Trampoli AB Klaus K was a continuation of a the previous design by Stylt Trampoli in 2005, turning a tired nightclub into a bar and conference/ banqueting/ event space. The original assignment was to create a hotel ‘with style and story’. The client had decided that they wanted to convert an anonymous chain hotel to a modern
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lifestyle product. The twist on it all was that they wanted to use the Finnish national epic ‘Kalevala’ as a base. Kalevala is a book based on folk songs collected in the 19th century by Elias Lönnroth, as a part of the Finnish independence movement... READ MORE...
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Sylka Carpets “We are delighted to once again become associates of the International Hotel & Property Awards 2017 in conjunction with design et al Magazine.” “The International Hotel & Property Awards seek to commend those designs which best represent luxury, inspiration and innovation – qualities which embody the SYLKA™ collection of carpets and rugs, making it ideal for luxury Hotels. With a high class field of entrants, these awards will recognise the very best in worldwide design so we’re delighted to lend our support.” READ MORE...
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Deniz Tunc The Loop Table Lamp has been manufactured by Deniz Tunc and her craftsmen ateliers when designing and creating furniture, metal and polishing. A three dimensional modern chaotic design inspired from oval motions which can be seen on mosque windows. Each piece has been transformed from a flat surface, bending the material... READ MORE...
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G.A. Design International Limited The client’s vision was for a grand mansion house that offered a unique alternative to the more traditional laid back resorts that can be found on the island. Although a relaxed environment was still key, the focus was on a more glamorous setting reminiscent of the European Riviera with fresh, light interiors and grand open spaces... READ MORE...
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Celine Estates
Celine Estates were given a design brief for a property in Hans Place, one of the complete refurbishment of this property has permanently transformed the spa have created a design... READ MORE... 10 Design Industry Weekly News
e most iconic residential squares in prime central London. The ace into an elegant and luxurious family residence. Celine Estates
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Mercè Borrell & Factoria UDA An imposing pre-modernist building houses The Monument Hotel, which consists of a luxurious hotel and Lasarte a three Michelinstarred restaurant. The starting point of the design was the decision of maintaining and making visible the most important elements of the existing pre-modernist building. The Monument Hotel is actually housed in an imposing mansion of neo-Gothic inspiration, the Enric Batlló House, which was built between 12 Design Industry Weekly News
1895 and 1896 by the pre-modernist architect Josep Vilaseca i Casanovas. The Monument is located on the iconic Paseo de Gracia, the most elegant shopping street in Barcelona and opposite the celebrated Gaudi’s La Pedrera building. The original façade has been completely restored, recovering the wooden carpentries and the window shutters. READ MORE... Design Industry Weekly News 13
Designer in Profile: Jeff Holtgen Position within company Director Company Silk Avenue Website www.silk-avenue.co.uk How would you describe your personal design style? Myself and my team are not allowed a personal design style!…it is subject to the client or the designers initial vision, which we then take on and develop. This allows each commission to be individual and unpredictable. Where does your design inspiration come from? I would say art and nature but really it is anything and everything…and the beauty of social media, Instagram in particular. People are confident in ‘exhibiting’ and documenting their surrounds, which is something we directly encourage and embrace on our website turning their images into carpet design. Name five key themes to consider when approaching design in 2017 and beyond. Can I say creativity 5 times!?!?! If you could offer one piece of advice when it comes to product design, what would it be? Take time to explore different view points within the design development stage. I normally make sure a team rather than an individual is part of this particular stage of the process, allowing different creative expressions and approaches to be explored – you normally end up with the best result possible! However I do have a great team! READ MORE... 14 Design Industry Weekly News
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