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Trifle designs first London showroom for Johanson
Commercial interior design agency Trifle has partnered with Swedish furniture manufacturer Johanson to create the company’s first showroom in London.
The collaboration follows Trifle’s redesign of the showroom for custom commercial and ofice furniture company Deadgood, which impressed Johanson and led to this new project.
The brief for Trifle was to illustrate a design evolution, transitioning from traditional task chairs and desks to more innovative and engaging products that reflect the changing nature of workspaces towards collaboration and comfort. The showroom aims to function as a hub for clients and specifiers, as well as a venue for internal events and presentations.
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Universal Design Studio unveils interiors for The Jellicoe workspace
Universal Design Studio, in collaboration with Fora and the King’s Cross Estate, has completed the interiors for The Jellicoe, a new workspace in King’s Cross, London. The development spans 137,000ft2 and features a design concept termed ‘Worlds within a World’, aimed at accommodating a variety of users and fostering creative environments.
The design process prioritised sustainability, which was a key focus in material selection, with natural lino used for flooring and ash timber for most of the joinery. Secondary finishes on walls were avoided too, while innovative finishes include eelgrass and organoid lavender. Paul Gulati, director of Universal Design Studio, said: ‘We have experimented with strongly contrasting materials and forms in order to reinforce the
Trifle’s design needed to accommodate these functions within a compact space. The design features a series of functional zones that highlight the range of Johanson’s collections, with core pieces incorporated into curated areas. It incorporates white pillars and muted floor tones to create a balanced aesthetic. Space-saving solutions include a display unit for chairs concealed behind a curtain.
Trifle developed a floorplan that accommodates various presentation formats for events and meetings, enabling furniture to be rearranged or stored as needed. An installation space at the entrance showcases new products and shares brand stories.
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difference between each world.’ Universal Design Studio has created bespoke elements that can be reconfigured and dismantled for new purposes. An example of this can be found on the ground floor coworking space. Here, Universal Design Studio has introduced a large-scale grid in the ceiling that can help support different activities. For the most part this space operates as a food and beverage offer with cafe and coworking-style furniture. With the use of flexible curtains, projection screens and moveable furniture, the space can also be reconfigured to host events with the overhead raft working to support artwork or installations.
Becky White, associate design director at Universal Design Studio, stated: ‘People are expecting more from their work environment,
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and end-users need more of a diverse offering from their workspaces. Universal Design Studio has drawn upon the best qualities of spaces found beyond the “typical” ofice and The Jellicoe delivers this diversity through the creation of a “Worlds within a World” concept. Each of the 12 floors represents a different world that supports key human needs such as well-being, social interaction alongside focused areas and private spaces that shift tonally to support diversity.’ The design includes a meditation room on Level 2, featuring timber cladding and lavender-scented wall linings. An indoor garden on the same floor uses clay brick tiles and a clay and mineral application, creating a space for relaxation and
social interaction.
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