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rnate Interiors MD Ronnie Clifford wants you to break the mould…
This is a call to arms! We want you
to break the mould and unlock the unlimited potential of interior spaces. Architects, designers and all those
involved with interiors have a very real chance to shape the future quite liter- ally by considering the incredible pos- sibilities of plaster and mouldings within buildings. After all, who said walls should be flat? This is a fantastic opportunity to
forge a reputation for innovation and excellence and join the ranks of some of our finest, ground breaking archi- tects and designers. It’s time that we rediscovered the Century neoclassical
spirit of the 18th
architect, Robert Adam. His approach pushed back the boundaries of what is
possible, and anything is possible when you work with plaster and mouldings. This is a vision from the past that
we need to recreate for our times. We need to change our perceptions and realise that the only limitation is our imagination. There are plenty of highly regarded
industry figures keen to push the merits of plaster when it comes to defining interiors. Sculptor Charlie Gurrey is one of those. He says: “The received opinion is
that you always have to refer back in time when looking to create stunning interiors with plaster but there is no reason why you can’t move forward. “The difficulty is getting architects
to take a risk. Maybe they fear losing their control and influence over a project but that need not be the case. “Take a particular space within a
building such as entrance foyer or atrium. One significant wall space may cry out for a solution using plas- terwork in a sculptural and dynamic way. It needn’t be a wholesale solu- tion but merely a way of articulating a particular space in a building.” Wise words indeed. There is no reason why we can’t
turn spaces into works of art. Plaster and mouldings can shape the identity of spaces in stunning new ways with contemporary cornice and centre- piece designs, for example, just a tiny part of the story. Ornate Interiors have made their
mark on new build projects in part- nership with architects as divergent in their approach as the classically schooled Craig Hamilton and the more contemporary thinking Andy Cobbold of Mark Gillette Interior Design.
Jeckells celebrates 180 years of sail making Craig and Andy are just two of
many influential architects and design- ers to realise that plaster is the perfect medium with which to break new ground. It’s lightweight, strong, very flexible and environmentally friendly, an important consideration in these times, and its innate versatility means that we can effectively mould anything into reality within our workshops. We’ve adopted this approach with
features at many private residential projects and the results make spaces dance to a far more interesting and exciting tune. Anyone involved in the creation or
refurbishment of a building wants to leave their mark and few methods can bring these ideas to life as effectively as mouldings and plasterwork. We are looking for architects that
can embrace a particular approach to articulating space and open up its pos- sibilities. Early in the 20th
Century the
Art Deco movement proved to be a refreshing approach that reflected the times and we need that kind of think- ing once again. The message is clear. The archi-
tectural potential of plasterwork is unlimited and more architects and designers need to think outside the box when it comes to this flexible material. It’s time to break that mould and use your own creativity to shape the physical dimensions and look of interiors.
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Mubadallah/Ferrari stand at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
In recent years the company has
From left to right: Raymond Jeckells (Chris’ father), Samantha Jeckells (Chris’ daughter), and Chris Jeckells (current MD)
the company has established itself as one of the country’s leading sail designers and manufacturers of per- formance cruising sails, as well as a force to be reckoned with in the growing marketplace for shade sails and tensile structures. For 180 years the company has remained family run, with currently three generations taking an active
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012 is a landmark year for Jeckells as it celebrates its 180th anniversary. During this time
part in the everyday running of the business and Chris Jeckells at the helm, the Great, Great, Great, Great Grandson of founder William Jeckells. Today, all of Jeckells sails are designed, cut and manufactured at the company’s purpose built sail loft in Wroxham, Norfolk. Its raised floor, robotic laser plotter, new sewing machines and skilled staff enables the making of high quality performance cruising sails, all of which come with a five year guarantee.
diversified into the shade sail and tensile structure market with many varied projects for both domestic and corporate clients. From weatherproof tensile canopies for schools and restaurants, fixed and furling shade sails for private dwellings through to supplying fully fabricated PVC/ polyester roof canopies and pagodas for the RHS stand at Chelsea. Many years experience in producing three dimensional shapes using all manner of materials and manufacturing tech- niques, has enabled Jeckells to expand its operation in this particular market. With 180 years of experience and potentially the oldest business in boating, Jeckells represents a remark- able piece of sailmaking history, where eight generations of the same family have remained at the helm throughout.
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TTA 2011: A Year in Review
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011 will go down as a historic year for The Tile Association, with a series of memorable and
‘once in a lifetime’ events taking place. Aside from the wide range of promotional activities on behalf of its members and its on-going dedi- cation to professionalism and techni- cal standards in the tiling industry, TTA continued to provide technical support to both members and their customers, and saw a high influx of new members joining. Whilst a wide range of events and initiatives took place over the course of 2011, key highlights from an eventful year for The Tile Association and its members include: TTA Awards; WorldSkills; EUF Conference; Cut the VAT Campaign; and ISO Plenary Meeting.
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