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premium experience of Westfield Stratford City. Taking fashion as the main inspiration, Broom’s design was influenced by luxury jewellery and gives the impression of jewel encrusted bangles, lining the welcome halls and sending reflections and shadows onto the surrounding walls. The eighteen lights hang in arrangements of three, across six of the development’s entrance lobbies.
“The Studio East project has been an
amazing experience and I’m delighted to see my designs being used as a focal point,” Broom says. “Having Tom Dixon as a mentor to discuss my design concepts with was an invaluable experience. He’s such a pioneering designer.” Mentor Tom says: “Lee brings his entrepreneurial skill and theatrical perspective from fashion and slams it straight into the design business which is what gives him his own unique vision.”
Broom will also be launching his debut upholstery collection at this year’s London Design Festival. Not to be missed the collection, called Salon, consists of six pieces and is inspired by curvy 30’s boudoir styling with just a hint of fashion fetishism. To launch the new collection, Broom will be transforming his Shoreditch studio into a design salon, which will be open throughout the week. For more information visit
www.leebroom.com
New designer of the year
The Business Design Centre New Designer of the Year 2011 is Brinley Clark from the University of Hertfordshire for his graphic design project ‘Shit or Miss’. His prize includes £1500 plus professional career development advice from Briffa, Rhodes and Rhodes and Articulate Communication. The judges said: “Brinley has got design in his bones. Passionate, inspiring and intelligent, with a wicked streak of humour.” Clark also won the New Designers Virgin Atlantic Award for Graphic Design. The Business Design Centre New Designer of the Year Runner-Up is James Uren, who graduated from Bucks New University with a degree in contemporary furniture and product design. He won the accolade for his furniture collection. The judges said: “James is a complete designer. He made a fully realised series
Runner-up, James Uren
diary dates
Sept - Oct 2011
22–25 SEPTEMBER Designjunction
www.thedesignjunction.co.uk VICTORIA HOUSE BASEMENT, LONDON Debuting at this year’s London Design Festival, designjunction will
showcase an eclectic mix of UK and international furniture and lighting labels.
of pieces with passion and intelligent thinking. He has a great balance of independent maker and commercial thinking for production.” A total of 13 New Designers awards marked out the most exciting new creative talents.
HBA reaches new heights
building including its concrete ceilings and aggregate walls. The traditional is complemented by modern and eclectic touches including vintage and bespoke furniture, feature areas and lighting. Focal points include the kitchen, clad in solid timber, whilst the striking bar, which continues through the glazing onto the outside terrace, is in black glass with a black mosaic bar front.
HBA has completed the interior design of The Ritz-Carlton Spa by ESPA, located in the International Commerce Centre – the tallest building in Hong Kong and the third tallest in the world. The Ritz- Carlton occupies the uppermost 15 levels of the 118-floor building, qualifying it as the world’s highest hotel. HBA London’s design of the spa on the 116th and 118th floors has made the ESPA a focal point of the city’s skyline and a jewelled urban escape atop Hong Kong’s crown of lights. “The spa’s height provided the inspiration for our design concept,” says Inge Moore, Principal of HBA London. “To craft a sanctuary of softness from the
stressful surroundings of the city, we chose to create a spa cocooned and protected in the clouds. The silkworm’s cocoon is a soft, white pillow of finely spun silk making it an ideal metaphor for the spa – a place of peaceful, protected transformation.” To enhance the sense of being “cocooned amongst the clouds”, the spaceplan has been designed to have no sharp corners; walls are curved as if providing a protective embrace. Upon entering, guests are greeted by soft forms and natural finishes. Overhead, a floating art installation is suspended from the ceiling - developed with artist Eva Menz.
22 SEPT–22 OCT IDEA - Travel Through Design
www.parkplaza.com/idea PARK PLAZA WESTMINSTER BRIDGE, LONDON Italy’s top design companies will be showcasing a range of items, including contemporary furnishings and accessories. Also award- winning designer Odoardo Fioravanti’s will be displaying his new collection.
3 OCTOBER The Pursuit of Imperfection
www.Designmusem.org.com DESIGN MUSEUM, 224 KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, LONDON At this year’s annual Designers in Residence event the panel will consider the pursuit of imperfection. Join the Designers in Residence as they discuss their individual responses to the brief.
9-10 NOVEMBER LuxLive
www.luxlive.co.uk EARLS COURT EXHIBITION CENTRE, LONDON Check out ground-breaking brands and be inspired by the UK’s best low energy developments such as LEDs and smart controls.
The reception area of the world’s highest hotel
To publicise your event, please send details via email to
rebecca.gibson@
onecoms.co.uk
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