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Against the Grain
October 28, 2010
Jenny Brewer idfx
The winners of the 2010 Wood Awards were announced last week, celebrating the most innovative design and craftsmanship using natural wood in the UK. Held at the Carpenters Hall in London, winners, nominees, judges and supporters gathered to view the architecture, interior and product design projects receive their much-deserved prizes.
Rebecca Hoh, assistant editor on idfx, Must-See event for the week
October 27, 2010
Collectable Sculptor Thomas Lemut is exhibiting in London for the first time, at Gallery Fumi in Hoxton.
Steely composure
Iconic European furniture manufacturer Thonet's latest two launches both make use of the companies famous bending technique, and this time both are in stainless steel but have quite different uses. The first is Thonet's first ever lighting product, entitled Lum.
Shear brilliance: wool makes a comeback at Fashion Week
October 22, 2010
Designers are always talking about how little time they had to complete their latest project, but you have to hand it to London-based design studio Not Tom who, after only two weeks preparation, had a mere three hours to set up this exhibition/party for Woolmark during London Fashion Week.
Turkish delights
October 21, 2010
I have never been to Istanbul, but last week I got a tiny and tasty snapshot of what it might be like at the launch of Top Floor's new rug collection, Ottomania. It is inspired by the company's founder and Turkish born and London-based designer Esti Barnes' trip back to the country in the summer and named after the rich influence of the Ottoman Empire.
ScotHot Seeks Design Hot Shot
October 20, 2010
Hosted by ScotHot 2011, the first ever IDA Young Commercial Designer of the Year Competition, is the only competition aimed solely at designers under the age of 30. The winner will not only be awarded the prestigious title, but will have their design built in the BCFA Interiors and Design Pavilion at ScotHot 2011 - the perfect opportunity to showcase their work in front of more than 8,000 hospitality professionals and buyers, as well as the panel of judges, including Colin Watson of the Interior Design Association, Kate Mooney of Occa Design and Ronnie Burns of Burns Interior Design. Oh, and the winner also receives a lovely £1000 cash prize.
Highland Fling
Jenny Brewer idfx
Last week fifty leading textile designers and companies from Scotland joined forces for a collective showcase at the Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) in London. The Scotland Rediscovered event, organised by Textiles Scotland, featured some of the most exciting and luxurious textile brands the country has to offer, including Lochcarron of Scotland (above), Natasha Marshall and Timorous Beasties.
The Dock Kitchen
October 15, 2010
Jenny Brewer idfx
Sub-Zero & Wolf has announced it will team up with leading British product designer Tom Dixon to create a state of the art kitchen for the new Dock Kitchen Restaurant. The leading refrigeration and cooking appliances brand has been chosen for the project, drawing on its 60 years experience in the sector.
Interstuhl Re-Launch
October 8, 2010
Jenny Brewer idfx
Last night the Interstuhl London showroom opened its doors once again, after four months of extensive refurbishment. Boasting 110 litres of paint and 580 metres of wood flooring as part of the overhaul, the space also features a 'wall of chairs' as a backdrop to the entire showroom.
Turning down 'green noise'
October 6, 2010
Sustainability sells. Green, apparently, is the new black, and companies, not least those involved in workplace design, are keen to stress their dedication to environmental sustainability. But how can we tell the difference between a genuine commitment to the environment and so called 'green noise' (a phrase used recently by the New York Times to describe empty environmental sloganeering)?
In an attempt to cut through the cliché and get to the heart of these issues, ergonomic workplace designer Colebrook Bosson Saunders is hosting a series of talks aimed at establishing exactly what is meant by phrases like 'the green workplace' and 'sustainable design'.
Battered but beautiful bolthole
October 1, 2010
Further travels in Shoreditch during London Design Week took me to JAMESPLUMB's One Room Hotel. I adore the sensibilities of the design duo, Hannah Plumb and James Russell, who salvage forgotten treasures and re-invent them as contemporary, elegant design pieces. So what would an entire suite designed by them look like? I visited the One Room Hotel to find out.
One Light Only in Shoreditch
idfx have been watching Lee Broom for a couple of years now and are big fans of the East Londoner's award winning products, so were excited to see his new collection of lights entitled One Light Only. And of course go along to what was sure to be a great party, at Electra House in Shoreditch.
Designers Unite!
Jenny Brewer idfx
Collaboration was the flavour of last week's London Design Festival, with one of the most unusual and successful being Ørgreen and Fritz Hansen's launch of the Skyline Edition of Arne Jacobsen Swan™ chair.
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