May/June 2023
CONTENTS REPORTER
015 Reporter The London Festival of Architecture commemorates architecture and the art of city-making
016 The Business News and pictures from the design sector
020 Top Ten The best new products to market
022 Diary Pick of the events coming up over the next few months
024 One to Watch Showcasing the work of interior design consultancy Ekho Studio
026 Profile Henry Tadros assumed leadership of British furniture manufacturer Ercol one year ago. What has changed?
PROJECTS
030 Finnish Design Shop / Turku, Finland The firm’s new headquarters breaks the mould of industrial designs by drawing inspiration from the surrounding forest and natural environment
036 Resonate / King Edward VI School, Southampton The studio has created an invigorating and sophisticated space for
students in the new sixth form area by combining a formal atmosphere with personalised details
046 PANORAMA / Forkid’s Club, Shenzhen, China This space explores the concept of seasonal transformations, presenting a realm that stimulates children’s imagination while serving as a valuable means of escape
FEATURES
042 Brief Encounters The mandatory period of stillness and reflection seems to be yielding positive results, as evidenced by the abundance of new works aimed at enhancing the industry’s responsibility towards the environment
050 Radical Thinking John Williams shares what motivates his creative process
054 Frame of Mind Artists delve into themes such as identity, ownership and the subconscious, while designers translate those concepts into the design of physical environments
056 Brief Encounters A surge in creative activities such as drawing, crocheting, pottery, knitting and painting has highlighted the positive impact of art on our mental well-being
060 East London Gilbert and George have establish their position in the art world
068 Infrastructure Projects can serve a dual purpose of connecting different parts of the economy while also promoting identity
078 Cycling As London’s requirements evolve, innovative solutions are necessary to support cyclists in navigating the city
FOCUS
089 Flooring This has always been an area of the specification process that prioritises durability and longevity over following temporary trends
TECH SPEC
111 Light + Tech Jill Entwistle takes us through some of the latest trends and breakthroughs
BACK PAGE
126 If Only… we treated hotel interiors like film sets
This image The Welsh Rail Tunnel Art Gallery
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