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After her career started almost by accident after a series of events in Sydney, Michelle Frawley, Founder of Inspire Design Interiors, is now an award-winning designer with over 17 years’ experience in the industry.
Architecture firm RG/A transforms Beirut’s nightlife with the launch of AHM
Architecture firm RG/A is continuing with its transformation of Beirut’s nightlife with the launch of AHM – a ground-breaking dance pantheon located in Beirut, Lebanon.
Investing in the very latest technology
VDA is a family-owned company based in Italy. Formed over 35 years ago, the company began providing in-room controls and TV systems. Now in its 14th year in Ireland, much has evolved in the company as digital technology has progressed.
A focal point that will be remembered long after the noise has gone
Noise significantly impacts our experiences in any indoor environment such as hotels, restaurants, workplaces, recording studios, and, of course, our very own private sanctuaries; our homes. To control noise and give ourselves the pleasure of no echo, no reflection sound that muddles amplified speech and music, the use of acoustic sound absorbing panels is indeed a life-saving option.
Quartz surfaces - the new high-end choice?
Over the last 20 years, natural stone surfaces have landed in more and more kitchen designs – from granite to marble, soapstone to concrete – these types of surfaces have become a prevalent choice among designers but now there’s a new countertop must-have on the design scene: engineered quartz.
Why employee experiences in the workplace matter
Much time is devoted to enhancing customer journeys, so surely it’s time for brands to start looking after their biggest fans – their employees. With the likes of Google, Facebook and Airbnb pushing the limits of workplace design, other companies are seeing the value of investing in team journeys too. Mariann Wenckheim, Director at London-based strategic design consultancy 20.20, explains further.
The evolution of the bedroom
British bed manufacturer and Royal Warrant Holder, Hypnos, has been crafting bespoke, made-to-measure mattresses and beds for the finest homes, hotels, resorts and spas from around the world for over 100 years. John Woolley, Managing Director of Hypnos Contract Beds, discusses the evolution of the hotel bedroom and how today’s hotels have turned every indulgence and convenience into a standard necessity.
Paris is always a good idea
Amongst the passion and inspiration of the city and following the aftermath of Maison & Objet’s Paris Design Week, somewhere in Clichy – in the ninth arrondissement of Paris – there is a stunning place that was the subject of a home makeover by interior design studio, 10surdix, and the finished result looks as if it has been taken straight out of a movie.
Jonathan Mizzi unveils his first collection of furniture – the Awkward Series
A new yoga-inspired range of tables – the Awkward Series – is the first collection of furniture designed by rising star Jonathan Mizzi.
London’s ultimate roof terrace
Robin McAfee has converted the roof of a former town hall in Bermondsey into a roof terrace combining luxurious living with panoramic views of the city.