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ADDRESSING IMMINENT CHALLENGES FACING DESIGNERS, ARCHITECTS AND DEVELOPERS WAS THE KEY FOCUS OF A DISCUSSION EVENT HELD BY MATERIALS MANUFACTURER EGGER The impact of biotechnology on the future development of materials, new ways of constructing buildings, the negative impact of continuing as we are now on society and the environment, and the growing concern of how all this affects our lives were among the many varied avenues of discussion for an enlightening event addressing some of the biggest questions facing architects and designers over the years ahead. Hosted by wood-based panel manufacturer EGGER at London’s Material Lab, the event boasted...

SOURCING JUST THE RIGHT MIX OF COMPONENTS WAS KEY TO THE SUCCESS OF THIS DECEPTIVELY SIMPLE-LOOKING KITCHEN PACKED WITH DESIGN FLAIR The main brief for the kitchen in this large family home was to utilise the sizeable space in a way that worked effectively for a large extended family that loves entertaining, and to ensure that there was plenty of storage to it everything into one space. Key elements in delivering some of this included a large Sub-Zero fridge and freezer, a ‘secret’ walk-in pantry, a large island with seating and hob, and a bar and TV area to act...

anish furniture brand Garde Hvalsøe has created a new space to show off its range of bespoke kitchen and interior designs with a Copenhagen showroom designed in close collaboration with the architect and interior designer David Thulstrup. Located in a former car assembly garage in central Copenhagen, the space has been transformed into a calm space with a residential feel in a carefully executed blend of intimate and more expansive scales, which showcases the wide range of interior solutions offered by the manufacturer, from walk-in wardrobes and kitchens, to wine rooms and integrated hallway furniture. Talking about the new showroom,...

The word biophilia originates from the Greek words for Life (Bios) and Love (Philia). It literally means a love of life or living things. As humans, we have an innate biological connection with nature which has existed since man’s very earliest days surviving from the land and living as one with nature. Throughout history we have seen nature themes incorporated into the earliest human structures and the consistency with which this occurs dispels any misapprehension that biophilic design – the process of designing nature back into the built environment – is a new phenomenon. Frank Lloyd Wright was an American...

The Fast-In Quick Install System, featured on Franke's new sink line, is perfect for today’s active homeowners, offering a simple no-tools required, top-mount installation; convenient double-bowl design; and traditional styling. Ideal for laminate, tile and solid-surface countertops, the quick and easy installation of the Fast-In system makes a kitchen remodel the perfect weekend project for any do-it-yourself homeowner. Homeowners need only drop the top-mount sink through the countersurface opening and press down until the built-in Fast-In clips click into position. “You don’t need to be a contortionist to install this sink,” says Heather Jach, retail marketing manager at Franke USA....