Kruze Lounge chair wins Gold award in Dubai

David Fox Design is pleased to announce, that the Kruze lounge chair, designed by David Fox and manufactured by Boss design, has won the Gold award in the category of guest seating at this years at this years Office furniture exhibition in Dubai.
http://www.theofficeexhibition.com/page.cfm/Action=PhotoGallery/galID=69/galAction=openGal/setID=1/t=m

The award builds on the recent success of the Kruze family of products, in 2009 & 2008 winning Best of Neocon, and the IIdex bronze award Neocon chigaco.

For further information on this and other products please visit :-
http://www.davidfoxdesign.com/
http://www.boss-design.co.uk/products_detail.aspx?id=39

NATIONAL HOMEBUILDING & RENOVATING SHOW

MORE STANDS ADDED AT THE NATIONAL HOMEBUILDING & RENOVATING SHOW DUE TO DEMAND !
Since over 60 companies confirmed their stands in January the National HB&R Show has expanded to create 6 fantastic new blocks of space. They have already started taking orders on the newly unveiled stands and can assure you that they won’t be around for long!

Book your stand today in a new prime location.

Call 01527 834418 today for a list of available options.

Your chance to get your work into Tate!

Tate and CultureLabel.com are collaborating to launch the 2010 edition of RELEASE and, this year, the hunt is on for two outstanding product designs that will be produced and sold in Tate shops, through Tate Online and at CultureLabel.com.
This is your chance to get your work into Tate .
The winning entry from each category will receive a cash prize of £500 plus commission on sales from 6 months in.
Product designs must fall into two price brackets – up to £10 and up to £100.

Read more at despoke.com >

Brit Insurance Design Awards

The opening of the third Brit Insurance Design Awards at the Design Museum is on from 17 February.

The Black House by Andrés Remy Architects

Andrés Remy Architects designed The Black House in a suburb of Buenos Aires, Argentina.

The Black House by Andrés Remy Architects

Read More at IDesign File

Habitat Spring Summer 2010 Collection out now

Enter code SS1BB for 10% off throughout February

National Home Improvement Show

Book a stand at the National Home Improvement Show by the 14th February they'll send you a box of chocolates!

Ecobuild is less than a month away!

Ecobuild is back at London’s Earls Court on Tuesday 02 – Thursday 04 March so register now for your free invitation to the world’s biggest event for sustainable design, construction and the built environment, featuring:

• 1,000 exhibitors – the biggest showcase of sustainable construction products anywhere
• hundreds of new product launches
• more than 100 free conference and seminar sessions
• dozens of attractions and special events, including the Ecobuild fringe
• challenging and thought-provoking events in the Ecobuild Arena

Grand Design Awards 2010

The Grand Designs brand boasts a successful TV series, now in its 10th year attracting over 5 million viewers per episode, a successful magazine with 80,000 readers monthly, an exhibition attracting 130,000 visitors each year and an awards scheme, all fronted by Kevin McCloud the TV show’s presenter.

Each year a carefully selected panel of leading personalities, from the world of design, architecture, TV and journalism, choose the very best examples of products to reward at a top VIP event in London.

This year’s panel of industry experts, are now ready to judge ambitious products, that truly raise the bar.

Winning a prestigious Grand Designs Award could mean benefiting from extensive press coverage and publicity and gaining recognition from your peers. You’ll also carry kudos within the design and architectural world and the public arena. Winners receive editorial within Grand Designs Magazine and The Evening Standard Homes&Property.

There are categories for furniture, lighting, wallpaper, fabrics, bathrooms, kitchens and green technologies. Perhaps you have a product that deserves a reward?

The closing date for entries is 21 February 2010.

ENTER NOW online at www.granddesignsawards.com.

Offecct at Stockholm Furniture Fair

Offecct are on stand A16:20 at the Stockholm Furniture Fair 9-13th Feb. Be sure to visit them!

Design Guild Mark 2010

The call for entries is now closed for this year and recipients will be announced in March

2010 Judges

Craig Allen - Linley

Sally Bendelow - Marks & Spencer

Mark Bond - Home Retail Group

David Brittain - John Lewis

Barbara Chandler - Evening Standard

Lee Cheong - BDP

Sheridan Coakley - SCP

Sebastian Conran - Sebastian Conran Associates

Jonathan Hindle - KI and Chairman, Design Guild Mark

Simon Jackson - Gensler

Olga Polizzi - RoccoForte Collection

Pernille Stafford - Scott Brownrigg Interior Design

Win a Classic Eames Chair with Living Etc

Enter now for your chance to win a classic Eames chair.

Designed in 1948, it was first presented at the New York Museum of Modern Art competition 'Low-Cost Furniture Design'.

Click here for details on how to enter.

5 key reasons to visit kbb 2010

1. Compare exciting products from over 270 exhibitors, comprising of over 75 new exhibitors as well as your existing suppliers

2. Pick up innovative, fresh new ideas as well as exclusive show offers

3. Visit the business-enhancing show attractions inspired to give your business a boost for 2010:
The Seminar Theatre
Expanding Horizons
Electrolux Design Lab
kbbreview Industry Awards Gallery

4. Visit Expanding Horizons, showcasing innovative suppliers of tiles, components, heating and plumbing. Discover additional revenue generating opportunities by expanding into other areas of business

5. Network with existing and potential new suppliers and partners

Pre-register here today or visit www.kbb.co.uk and get free fast-track entry worth £15.

Office Image Interiors Ltd Are Moving!

As from the 24th February 2010 Office Image Interiors Ltd will be moving!

Please do not hesitate to contact us for their new details.

Royal Gold Medal 2010|

I.M. Pei will receive the Royal Gold Medal 2010 at the RIBA on Thursday 11 February. Book tickets

RIBA, Portland Place, London W1
www.architecture.com

Selected from more than 240 schools of architecture from 50 countries, these awards exist to promote excellence in the study of architecture, reward talent and encourage architectural debate worldwide.

The Arc Show LAST DAY!

3-4th February
Earls Court Two, London, SW5

www.thearcshow.com

Dedicated to architectural, retail and commercial lighting, The Arc Show is a unique exhibition of the world’s leading lighting brands, promoting products and services at the heart of the architecture and design community in London.

The Hotel Show- Dubai

18-20th May
Dubai World Trade Centre

www.thehotelshow.com

Three new hotel complexes planned in Egypt

Three new hotel complexes being built in Egypt by Palm Hills Developments (PHD) are to be run by Indian Hotels when construction is completed.
The deal will mark the first move into Egypt by the company, which is also known as Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces.
Construction work on the first hotel complex, which is situated on the northern coast of the country at Hacienda Bay, is set to be completed by 2013.
Click here to read more...

Just some of the exhibitors launching new products at Ecobuild 2010

Euroheat
Armourcoat
Caribbean Blinds
Eco Reinforcement
South East Coatings
Polyflor Limited
Amarestone
Calorex
DANLERS
DESSO
Fakro
Johnson & Starley
Marmox UK
Milliken
Mundy Veneer
Romag
Second Nature UK
Yorkon
Vent Axia
Fronius
Riva Global
Stoneville UK
Drewexim
Polypipe Ventilation
Vortice
Lafarge Group
Windhager
JSC Meranti
Neptune Aqua
Biasi
PhotonStarLED Limited
ATAG
Eco Modular Living Limited
Lindum
Nutshell Natural Paints
Signo Limited
Aeolus Power Limited
Klober
Jaga Heating Products
Muraspec
Wienerbger
Romag
ICS Heat Pump Technology
Eluna
Rainwaterharvesting.co.uk
VM Zinc
NIBE Energy Systems Limited
Energyflo Construction Technologies
Total Home Environment

click here for more new product launches

Grand Designs Awards 2010

There’s still time to enter your Grand Design.
There is less than three weeks until the deadline for this year’s Grand Designs Awards… Have you decided what to enter yet?!
Whether you’re a grand designer who has built a new house, remodelled or converted a crumbling wreck, or even just added an extension, their panel is eager to see your work.
If you’re a talented designer, manufacturer and retailer, don’t miss this chance to be rewarded for creating innovative products, ranging from lighting, furniture and textiles to cutting-edge kitchens and bathrooms.

ENTER ONLINE at www.granddesignsawards.com

DEADLINE 21 FEBRUARY 2010