Although the Chocolate Factory is very local to me, I’d never been before so made the most of their open studios last weekend.There are 25 artists, designers and makers based there and it was a delight to explore this varied creative community. Here’s a small selection of the work I saw in no order of […]
Places
Summer at Mint for contemporary design
It’s always good to visit Mint and see who and what they’re showing. Here are a few photos from a recent visit with new work from makers including Valentin Loellmann, Nendo and Claire Coles . It’s a real mix . One thing is certain though, you’ll always find something original and beautiful whenever you visit. […]
The New Craftsmen in Mayfair, London
Recessions are invariably a time of creative energy. I love learning of new initiatives and this one is close to my heart as it concerns the connection of skilled makers with the commercial market. The New Craftsmen was set up in 2012 by Mark Henderson, Natalie Melton and Catherine Lock. They are currently to be […]
Architecture for Humanity at Clerkenwell Design Festival
Architecture for Humanity was set up in 1999 to provide design and construction services for communities in need. Four huts were built for Clerkenwell, all made from recycled materials and placed at different locations. Each hut had a different theme, reflecting the spirit and philosophy of Architecture for Humanity: Green Hut, Water Hut, Textile Hut […]
The Living Furniture Project
Have you noticed that more people want their work to have meaning? I’ve come across an increasing number of people who have decided to leave their regular jobs and move into something more fulfilling. I for one have never wanted to be one of those people who looks back at the end of their life […]
Aloft hotel at Excel London
Starwood’s limited service brand ALoft launched in the UK about 18 months ago. I visited the Excel London one last week as I was in the area for the May Design Series. Aloft is inspired by the W brand with the idea of a social space at the bar (fireplace and pool table as standard), […]