The Penthouse Collection, a stunning selection of luxury two and three-bedroom homes, by Berkeley at its 250 City Road development in London’s Zone 1 has now launched. Designed by renowned architects Foster + Partners, this striking mixed-use development in Old Street offers buyers an exciting opportunity to put down roots in ‘Tech City’.
As most of us move to a more isolated and indoor lifestyle this spring, Contura experts provide tips to plan your own natural oasis at home.
Although it’s harder to get outdoors on a regular basis at the moment, studies have shown that just five minutes spent outdoors can help us de-stress and feel more connected to the world, with fresh air and exercise cited as a much-needed antidote to the fast pace of modern life.
25 years since the inception of the UK’s first dedicated design trade exhibition, 100% Design moves into a new phase in 2020 and launches Design London at a brand new, state-of-the-art venue: Magazine London.
Situated at the heart of a dynamic new Design District, the show will offer visitors unrivalled transport links during London Design Festival with direct access via cable car, boat, plane, bus, car and tube. The renowned area is set to flourish, redefining itself as a new type of London with a bourgeoning community of over 1800 creatives. With Design London at its centre and brimming with festival-like content, the visitor experience will be enhanced and propel the area into the forefront as an unmissable destination on the global design scene. The highly anticipated district fuelled by creativity and defined by a distinct community feel provides the perfect backdrop for what’s set to be a stand out event.
1 – Unique rugs; “People taking risks with their area rugs is a great way to infuse personality into space. Deeply saturated punches of a single colour and/or quirky, freeform shapes are being embraced.” – An example of this trend can be seen at Westminster Fire Station, where interiors will be completed by Studio L, London.
Bringing innovation and elegance to the booming UK health and wellbeing industry, KLAFS at Guncast provides market-leading sauna solutions to those looking for the ultimate spa experience.
From traditional log designs to modernist glass structures, KLAFS at Guncast offers almost 20 different sauna designs, each made to measure and entirely customisable, creating truly unique and personalised spa settings ideal for the home, hotel or exclusive development.
Dominic Harris is an artist who uses technology to construct highly personal interpretations of the natural phenomena which surround us. His reverence for nature coupled with his fascination for code offers a surreal and whimsical take on reality, which ultimately challenges our own perception of the world around us. His responses – aesthetic yet playful – conceal a carefully observed commentary on the digitisation of our daily experiences, which play upon both our emotions and our relationship with technology-fuelled 21st century pop culture.
The Society of British & International Design (SBID) has appointed Tom Marquardt as the new SBID president for a 12-month term following his two years induction as Vice President.Tom replaces Diana Celella who succeeded SBID’s Founding President, Dr Vanessa Brady OBE.
Director of Interiors and Former Vice President of HOK global interiors, Tom Marquart will undertake his new position of President from 2nd October 2019. As an internationally respected leader, Tom’s innovative work with interior’s, interdisciplinary design and branded environments have been recognised for over 30 years.
Discussing the new position Tom stated
“I am honoured to be appointed by the SBID Executive Board. My role will include championing industry improvements, design and thought leadership with the organisation to further the vision of SBID in raising standards of the design profession across the world. This is a crowning career role for me, and I will work hard to use this platform to continue to contribute to the success of the industry in the coming months and years”.
To find out more, visit www.sbid.org
When it comes to home improvement, the secret is finding that delicate balance between beauty and performance. The main reason why uPVC windows are every homeowner’s go-to is due to the fact that they are celebrated for their strength and low-maintenance longevity. The great news is that, thanks to new trends and technological advances, uPVC windows are now extremely stylish too.
Traditionally, most uPVC windows are white in colour, but that definitely doesn’t mean that they are plain or unimaginative. On the contrary, there are many different types of uPVC windows to choose from, each unique in their appearance and function.
Lots of homeowners consider extending their home at one time or another, but it can be difficult to know what type of extension to choose. Rather than sticking with a standard conservatory, more and more are discovering the style and benefits of building an orangery instead. Historically an orangery was where oranges would be grown as much of the structure is glass and allows a lot of natural light through, but they are now being used in homes as living spaces which provide extra space and natural light for your family. While you can build an orangery out of brick or uPVC, an oak frame offers a far more attractive finish.
In the same month that London’s most anticipated development will welcome its first residents, Chelsea Barracks has unveiled the first furnished residence – with an interior inspired by the development’s iconic military heritage. Designed by multi-award-winning studio Elicyon, the first glimpse of a residence at the 12.8-acre historic site is another major milestone for the scheme, and coincides with the delivery of the inaugural components of ‘The Garrison Club’.