The Resourceful Architect: Call for Ideas

The Resourceful Architect is an open call for ideas about the future uses of architecture from the Royal Society of Arts and The Architecture Foundation.
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NEW exciting conference opportunity!

May 2011 sees the launch of The Sleep Event India, a dedicated India specific conference agenda with an unmissable speaker line-up. Gain an exclusive introduction to this market through insights, inspiration and networking, on design, architecture and development subjects.

2011 Brit Insurance Design Awards Category Winners

Celebrating international design from the last 12 months, the seven categories winners of the fourth annual Brit Insurance Design Awards features winners from Sweden, Germany, Japan, Italy, USA and two from the UK. These seven winners will now contend to become the overall Brit Insurance Design of the Year 2011 which will be announced at the Design Museum next week (March 15).

New Tea Green All weather furniture from Lloyd Loom of Spalding

Lloyd Loom of Spalding Goes Green

Lloyd Loom of Spalding’s All Weather Collection is now available in a new colour: a subtle Tea Green which is just perfect for the English “Country Garden” The subtle Tea Green looks fresh and natural and is a welcome addition to the existing colours: whitewash, mocha and Antique Natural.

The All Weather Lloyd Loom collection is woven from Rehau Cord. The furniture is fully UV resistant, weather proof and can be used inside or outdoors. Many of the customer’s favourites from their original range are now available in the All Weather Collection.

“We believe that our manufacturing process is unique. Our chair frames are produced from high quality aluminium or galvanised steel. The Lloyd Loom look is achieved by weaving together strands of synthetic material to emulate the twisted paper of our traditional material . Each vertical strand in the warp, also contains a stainless steel wire just like the traditional Lloyd Loom material” explains Julie Davenport, Managing Director of Lloyd Loom of Spalding.

www.lloydloom.com
01775 724 358

HI-MACS® Design Contest 2011

Competition open until 30th April 2011.

This year’s theme is 'urban furniture', a subject that provides plenty of scope for implementing daring ideas and innovative concepts with the 'material of opportunities'. Students of architectural or design-related fields are eligible to enter the contest, and this year, for the first time, professional architects and designers can also take part.
For more details about entry conditions, procedure and prizes please see the Design Contest Conditions of Entry on the HI-MACS® website. The closing date for entries is 30th April 2011.
LG Hausys and HI-MACS® wish you the best of luck!
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Poppi wins Red Dot international design award.

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David Fox design is pleased to announce that the Poppi chair for Tonon italia has been awarded the prestigious Red dot international design award in the category of Product design. 1700 companies from 60 countries have taken part in, with 4433 entries in total.

For further information on the product please email tonon@tononitalia.it for UK enquiries please contact mike@footprint-office.com 07946 851319

TENT LONDON - Spring forward for 2011

Spring forward for 2011.

It’s still only the beginning of the year and plans for the 5th edition of Tent London are now full steam ahead, with 70% of September’s exhibitors already confirmed.
We are delighted to be joined by a plethora of new international companies who will join us East-side: Allermuir, A+Z Design, Bloq, Bark Furniture, Brown & Cox, The Colourhouse, Fuse, Designed & Made, Design Island, Domesticity, Family Tree, Gillespie Glass, Kisci Haz, Kitchen Budapest + WAMP, Louise Greenfield, Nobody & Co., Minimoderns, Mitec, Original Little Bird, Standfast & Barracks, Stephen Johnson and many more.

www.tentlondon.co.uk

The New England Shutter Company

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The New England Shutter Company, 16 Jaggard Way, London SW12 8SG
t: 020 8675 1099 www.tnesc.co.uk

ARTURO ÁLVAREZ'S EXHIBITION AT THE ART GALLERY FACTORÍA COMPOSTELA

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The unique kbb London experience

15-17 May 2011
www.kbb.co.uk/london

fci - It's nearly all gone

We've cleared about £500,000 worth of furniture from our Colindale showrooms in the last 8 weeks and this is the last weekend of our Clearance SALE.

We move from our Colindale showroom to our newly refurbished & expanded North Circular Road showrooms next week and this is your last chance to pick up an absolute bargain.

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Have a look at the CLEARANCE list HERE and if anything catches your eye, make us an offer.

Pick up a Danish vintage find next weekend

The Modern Danish Warehouse is back in its temporary sales space, The Garage, London SW3.
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Ecobuild - On Now!

Wednesday 02 March – opening times 10.00 – 18.00

Thursday 03 March – opening times 10.00 – 16.00

For more information visit www.ecobuild.co.uk

dwell promotion this weekend

dwell are having a 30% off promotion this weekend on bedroom furniture, be sure to visit their website for more information.

Where's Your Hub?

Where's Your Hub? Herman Miller Sponsors Second Annual Student Video Contest

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Interiors UAE 2011 to Highlight Future Design Directions and Product Innovation

As interior design industry continues to thrive with total value of contracting projects in 2010 reaching the $15 billion mark

Abu Dhabi, UAE; 1 March 2011 - Interiors UAE 2011 promises an exciting showcase of design trendsetters and product innovations in the interior design industry on May 9 to 11, 2011 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).

This year’s highlights include design innovations from Europe’s leading trade interiors events that will be showcased through an ensemble collection of products tipped by some of the world’s most respected design gurus to become trendsetters for the interior design business.

“As the interior design industry continues to defy the slowdown in construction, with total projects reaching $15 billion last year, we will continue to support this growth by providing an unrivalled platform for business networking, and inspiring design professionals in the region with design directions and product innovations from elsewhere in the world,” said Tony Crinion, Event Director, UBM Built Environment, organisers of Abu Dhabi’s only interior design show.

For the fourth year in a row, according to Crinion, demand to exhibit from some of the world’s leading premium brands in the interior design business has been extremely high. “Unlike other shows in the region, Interiors UAE’s exhibitors are higher–end brands servicing the luxury market sector and would fit the profile of visitors expected to attend the show,” he added.

Last year, Interiors UAE welcomed close to 4,000 visitors featuring more than 100 exhibitors, who gained direct access to more than 1,300 key specifiers and designers responsible for delivering major commercial, leisure, residential and retail projects across the Middle East.

Given this business opportunity, one exhibitor from Europe secured several contracts with a projected sale value of AED360 million (US $10 million). “I attend 20 different exhibitions in the GCC region. The show was by far the best exhibition that attracts high quality and professional decision makers from all over the GCC. I actually secured several contracts with a projected sale value of US$10 million,” said Albert Douglas, Alomi/Timberwolf, who is participating again this year.

Among other big-named exhibitors include unique lighting design specialist Sharon Marston, high-end contemporary rugs and carpets suppliers The Old Foundry from the UK, and unusual bespoke and contemporary furniture pieces from Urban Mint, among others.
Interiors UAE 2011 is the only interiors trade event held in Abu Dhabi, offering an exclusive fusion of modern and traditional influences through a unique gathering of international and regional, design led interiors products and industry leaders. It offers educational and inspirational content through various seminars featuring industry trend forecasts and best practices. A student design challenge is also being conducted annually to discover the region’s next generation of interior designers. For more information about the show and to register, please visit www.interiorsuae.com

Herman Miller - Aeron Chair

Cool because Bill Stumpf designed for the "Wow!" factor

Bill Stumpf,

1936-2006
A design force behind Aeron chairs

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Zeitraum at Viaduct

Starts tomorrow (2 March) - 2 April 2011

Viaduct will be holding the first UK exhibition by refined furniture brand Zeitraum in their dedicated exhibition space. Viaduct will present a selection of Zeitraum pieces in collaboration with new magazine Wrap.

Viaduct, 1-10 Summers Street, London EC1R 5BD
+44 (0)20 7278 8456 www.viaduct.co.uk

Pleated Blinds from Silent Gliss

Colour Magic with Pleated Blinds

Pleated Blinds are amazingly versatile: you can open them from the bottom or from the top letting you be in charge of the amount and kind of light you want to let in. They can even be shaped to fit awkward shaped windows. And with a great range of colours to choose from they can make a room really special.

Silent Gliss Pleated Blind systems are also ideal if you have a lot of glass and need to be able to keep cool. Pleated Blinds are especially popular for use in conservatories where their light weight and amazing versatility in accommodating the many glass shapes and angles are unique.
The pleated blinds are available with highly energy efficient fabrics including those with aluminium backing for heat reflection. They offer glare control, heat control, light control and privacy is guaranteed.

When opened the minimum stacking area allows maximum visibility.

For more information visit www.silentgliss.co.uk

Alma Price Increase Notification

Unfortunately Alma have to raise their prices from tomorrow - 1st March


For more information visit www.alma-design.it