This season, Arteriors, known for its impeccable craftsmanship and innovative designs, brings a captivating array of statement pieces to the UK, with contrasting textures and unique natural materials featured throughout.
Arteriors’ furniture and upholstery collection for this season is a testament to bold design and intricate detailing. Highlights include the Durham Chair, with its distinguished wrapped leather arms, and Edgemont drink table, with its irregular cast aluminium texture reminiscent of Giacometti sculptures. The furniture collection extensively uses sumptuous materials like soft leathers, bouclés, and suedes, ensuring both comfort and opulence. The Kai Console features an unusual, layered abaca fringe skirt, brings decadent texture to any modern space.
Responding to the growing demand for grander lighting, Arteriors has introduced oversized versions of its beloved chandeliers, including the tasseled, silken flourish of the Dutchess. Other lights, such as the Cabrera Pendant and Auckland Floor Lamp are crafted with sustainable materials like rattan and shard coconut shell beads, that not only showcase beauty but also Arteriors’ commitment to eco-conscious design. These breath-taking fixtures serve as graceful focal points, effortlessly transforming any space with their striking presence.
The collection presents dining options that blend contemporary aesthetics with timeless style. The Pembroke dining table, which features a rounded top and pedestal base in rich, ebony oak veneer harmonises with any interior, while the antique brass stretcher spearing through each pedestal provides a stunning contrast. Pair with the chic Crowley dining chair, with its sleek, slit back detail providing negative space in the soft black leather upholstery that doesn’t overwhelm the room.
About Arteriors
Arteriors began 35 years ago as a boutique accessories company and has evolved into a global force in the design industry. With premier lighting, furniture and accessories, Arteriors redefines interior spaces through unexpected creativity and meticulous craftsmanship. Pursuit of innovation drives Arteriors forward. Their imagination never rests. Art, architecture and fashion are in Arteriors’ DNA. They believe good design begins with inspiration, and each of our products in lighting, furniture, accessories and wall décor achieves a balance of ideas, forms, textures and finishes that feel bespoke. The storied techniques of the master artisans with whom they collaborate inform every detail and infuse the touch of the human hand into every design, each with a distinct Arteriors point of view. A leading resource for interior designers and retailers, Arteriors operates four flagship showrooms in Dallas, London, Los Angeles and New York and three permanent, to-the-trade locations in High Point, Las Vegas and the Dallas Market Centre, in addition to retail distribution in 73 countries.
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Stripes have always been a cornerstone of home decor, but now they’re making an even bigger impact on upholstery, injecting vibrant personality and flair to any room. This classic print offers the flexibility to create a bold statement or a light-hearted look, showcasing its versatility. That’s why sofa.com has introduced a brand-new striped fabric for the brand. Available in two striking colours, the Jack sofa can now be upholstered in either vibrant orange or deep green stripes, perfect for elevating the style of any interior.
If your room is styled with warm. Earth tones, the orange stripes will be a perfect match. The key to using such a bold pattern is balance; counter the orange with sage greens, soft blush accessories, and deep greens to create a playful yet elegant contrast.
Alternatively, for those who prefer graphic minimalism, a green-striped sofa offers an understated, chic look. To enhance the look further, incorporating stripes in a room with paneling or wooden floors; the vertical lines add height and elegance to any space, allowing the furniture to blend harmoniously whilst still making a statement.
The beauty of stripes is that no matter what colourway you choose, they bring memorable character and charm to space.
Find the one at sofa.com with a choice of 30 different styles and 100 plus fabrics to select from. Plus, with a lifetime guarantee on every frame and delivery in just 4-6 weeks, it’s never been easier to bring your vision to life.
About Sofa.com
Passionate about outstanding interiors, sofa.com offers a diverse and design led collection of made-to-order sofas, armchairs, beds, footstools and home accessories. With an extensive range of styles and over 100 fabrics to choose from, as well as the option to upholster in your own fabric, the customisable nature of sofa.com’s products make each piece easily adaptable to any interior style – perfect for interior designers and specifiers looking for stand-out pieces for upcoming projects.
Adelise Morgan-Scully, Senior Design Manager at Elementi Cucina has given her insights into the industry. Elementi Cucina was created by our Design Director Katie Lusty. Katie’s life changed suddenly due to devastating personal circumstances and a move back to Wales, from London was necessary. Katie has a wealth of experience in the Interiors industry and set up Elementi Cucina in Cardiff as a one woman show, quickly gaining clients locally with her passion, flair for design and exceptional interpersonal skills. Danni joined shortly after when the projects really started to roll in, a welder by trade, she is the glue of our operation and keeps the wheels turning in the ordering department. Adelise followed 3 years into the business, an award winning, experienced designer and is based covering our London and Southeast Projects.
Elementi Cucina is quite unlike any other interiors company, we are studio based in central Cardiff and Windsor. We travel to meetings on site armed with an array of samples and bring the showroom to our clients, even going so far as to fly them out to Italy to view the production set up and select their finishes and visit the stone yards in the UK to personally hand select their beautiful granite or marble stone cladding.
We predominantly work with developers, interior designers and architects and have built the business on repeat clients and recommendations. We focus on these relationships whole heartedly, developing them into friendships thus making work lots of fun and not really seem like work at all. This gives us freedom and keeps overheads low allowing us to be exceptionally competitive in our pricing. Personally, overseeing each project and working closely with our clients and their clients the end users too.
The brand Elementi Cucina is very much based around stunning high end Italian Design, when Elementi Cucina was in its infancy Katie wanted to create a design team that were highly skilled and experienced giving our clients a luxury service and making the project experience with us a seamless and enjoyable one. Relationships over her vast career in the industry and her experience were the key to this, in securing the right partners to work with to give our clients the choice, quality and stunning interior species from concept to completion.
Due to being a completely independent company we can supply and create totally individual interiors, tailored to the clients wants and desires perfectly. An example of this was a recent project in Dorset. The client came to us with the following brief – ‘I want a truly bespoke reclaimed wood and galvanised steel kitchen, reminiscent of outback buildings back home in Australia,’ before adding ‘Fully loaded with uber cool Wolf & Sub-Zero appliances, concrete worktops and a walk-in larder’. The brief was detailed yet open to Katie’s creative input in terms of colours, finishes and the small yet important details, such as the seating area, integrated chopping blocks and storage configuration. The client had been to numerous Interior design companies before approaching Elementi Cucina and was told the same thing ‘Sorry we can’t do that’ Katie Lusty, Design Director at Elementi Cucina, on meeting the client said ‘Hell yeah! We can do that’ and then set about designing and creating a truly unique, showstopping kitchen, with the client on board for the entire wild ride from conception to completion. The kitchen won a national award and truly showcases just how bespoke you can go.
We believe that with a combined 45+ years in the industry, Adelise & Katie, bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to each project, we ensure that we keep up to date with the current trends, technical innovations and bring these to our clients creating beautiful yet well thought out and workable interior spaces.
We often get involved in project at an early stage and love working and collaborating with Interior Designers and adore the fact they come back to us time and time again, forming lasting relationships and friendships too! We truly do collaborate in terms of working together to creatively fuse together ideas and create functional spaces for our joint clients to enjoy for years to come.
This would have to be us winning a prestigious design award for the truly unique project Homestead Farm. It was a real honour to be not only nominated as a finalist but to win the award and get recognition for the hard work as an all-female team. It really did boost us all and we are so proud of what has been achieved with Elementi Cucina since we started 8 years ago.
Our recent trip to the Milan 2024 design fair kept us up to date with the up and coming trends, we even took clients out to Italy with us to the fair, there were some absolutely amazing new innovations which our clients are now including within their stunning Welsh new build project, the most stunning is a beautiful timber wall with a hidden door… which we predict will be huge in coming years, it was so technically brilliant yet, sleek discreet and looks beautiful!
Although recent years have been challenging with the housing market, were seeing a strong growth starting to come back this year, we are constantly evolving as a company and introducing new innovations for our discerning clients. We believe the industry is a constantly evolving one and the trends from our Milan trip are now coming through to the market, with deep rich burgundy colours with stunning textured woods, giving an atmospheric and tactile look to interiors in the coming years.
Absolutely we have recently introduced some fantastic new Italian lines to our ranges, including Kitchens, Wardrobes, Bathrooms, stunning new innovative Stones and even Garden Kitchens! We’re using all of them on new projects and can’t wait to see the first installs coming up soon, watch this space…
For us it’s about belonging to a trade body that is recognised throughout the industry, but also that they support and promote great design and share their members achievements and projects so fantastically well, for us it’s an honour to be part of such a wonderful partnership and one we feel is hugely beneficial to us and our clients.
About Elementi Cucina LTD
Here at Elementi Cucina we create beautiful bespoke Interiors for your private residence, development, retail space or show home. Working with the finest kitchen, bedroom and lifestyle furniture manufactures, we can create timeless interior solutions for your home. Renowned worldwide for their design flair we believe that luxury Italian furniture & kitchen brands have it all. Flexibility in manufacturing, colour palette, veneers and high end quality. As designers, this gives us the ability to create truly unique spaces. As an addition to this Elementi Cucina has its own Taylor Made solutions made in the UK. By working closely with our design team and our highly skilled craftsmen/women we can produce one off creations for your space.
This summer, sofa.com invites designers to rejuvenate living spaces by blending the retro sun-soaked vibes of Miami Vice with the contemporary soft, inviting hue of peach fuzz.
Start summer transitions with a mint pastel sofa, setting the perfect backdrop for the fruity shade. The delicate balance of mint and peach creates a harmonious and refreshing environment, ideal for relaxation. Mix and match different scatter cushions and when the seasons change, simply swap out the pastel cushions for darker, moodier tones to keep your living room looking fresh and on-trend.
Adorn your walls with fruit illustration artwork. These pieces not only echo the peach theme but also add a summery vibe to your living room and just like the cushions, can be switched out depending on the season. Incorporating a geometric patterned rug ties the room together with clean lines and a contemporary design that complements pastel palettes, adding a touch of retro sophistication. Complete your peach fuzz styled room with soft, cashmere throws patterned with contrasting prints for a playful edge.
Each of sofa.com’s frames comes with a lifetime guarantee and is delivered to your door in 4-6 weeks.
Marble is one of interior designer’s most timeless materials and now global provider of luxury homewares, Arteriors, has released a collection heroing the majestic material but with an innovative twist.
Each piece in the new collection is formed from concrete, with the marble facade created by a process called hydrographics; a method of applying designs to surfaces by carefully dipping the piece into a tank with a 3D printed hydrographic film which transfers onto the item.
Not only does this create a marble-look that weighs nearly half as much as the average marble item, but the technique also saves mining the precious stone and reduces our ecological footprint.* As each piece is hand-finished using hydrodipping, they will all have their own unique veining and colour variations.
Offering a sophisticated softness and delicate veining detail, this finish is one of the most favoured ways of injecting Italian Greco styling into interiors. The SS24 marble collection consists of furniture pieces, including coffee tables, dining tables and consoles, available in Jade, Sahara, Black, Verde colourways. These dramatic pieces can be presented in a contemporary manner when paired with more textural materials including bouclé and warm, grained wood. The Ausutine console table would work beautifully in playful, neoclassical bathroom settings whereas the Zahara Drink Table offers a subtle nod to trend.
With the collection of marble-finished designs successfully showcased to press and interior designers both residential and commercial at Paris Deco Off and London Design Week, Arteriors is looking forward to its last few months showcasing these marble pieces before the arrival of AW24 in August’s showroom reset.
*Average weight of marble furniture is 40-100kg, Arteriors collection weight between 17kg-73kg. See source here.
Oxley’s first new furniture collection for 5 years, Petrosphere, is inspired by the enigmatic stone spheres left behind by the Neolithic peoples of Scotland. These curious stones are an integral feature in the new design and are a key detail on the armrests of the chairs, sofas and lounge chairs. As well as looking timelessly elegant, they offer a sense of enhanced comfort and relaxation when gripped and handled by anyone seated.
Simon Hudson, Managing Director of Oxley’s Furniture, became mesmerised by these ancient artefacts. “It fascinated me that these ancient people went to the trouble of carving intricate patterns in stone just for the sake of it. They must have enjoyed the texture and the reassurance the finished stones gave. From this thought sprang my initial idea for the chair armrest, to have a Petrosphere-like-sphere that can be held and played with as you sit and relax in the chair.”
Oxley’s furniture is designed and built to be as timeless as the Petrospheres themselves. Produced by craftsmen using recycled aluminium, the furniture can be left outdoors all year round and is guaranteed to last a lifetime. Items are exported from Oxley’s factory in the Cotswolds to private residences around the world and Oxley’s collections can also be found in a number of boutique hotels which value the brand’s timeless design, sustainability and lifetime guarantee.
The new furniture is available in 3 sizes consisting of a round table, lounge chairs, sofa and coffee table. It will be available to purchase online from 1st May and will be displayed at the Oxley’s stand WA 186 at the 2024 RHS Chelsea Flower Show from 20-25 May. Do come and try out the new Petrosphere furniture range for yourself!
About Oxley’s Furniture
Oxley’s Furniture is an English manufacturing company, based in the Cotswolds, that has been producing bespoke, luxury aluminium outdoor furniture for 30 years. All Oxley’s furniture is made to order from recycled aluminium, we manufacture outdoor furniture in the most sustainable way possible. Our aim has always been to produce timelessly elegant, luxury outdoor furniture that will last for generations.
Liang & Eimil, a leading luxury furniture brand, announces its participation in Clerkenwell Design Week at Design Field, stand DF11. From 21 – 23 May 2024, visitors can explore the brand’s latest offerings, including the debut of their Crib 5 compliant upholstery collection, meeting UK Fire Regulations for commercial projects.
Compliant with UK Fire Regulations for commercial projects, this collection marks a significant step forward for the brand’s expansion into the commercial and hospitality sectors.
With a firm commitment to expanding their reach into the commercial and hospitality sectors, Liang & Eimil aims to provide designers and project managers with unparalleled options that meet stringent safety standards without compromising on style or quality. In addition to their Crib 5 certified collection, Liang & Eimil reaffirms its dedication to environmental responsibility by integrating recycled fabrics into their upholstery offerings. This initiative aligns with the brand’s ethos of sustainability and innovation.
The Crib 5 collection will feature a selection of best-selling products, including the Polter Sofa, Epic Occasional Chair, Vitale Occasional Chair, Neo Dining Chair, and more, opening up new possibilities for commercial interior design projects.
Additionally, all upholstery options from Liang & Eimil will offer Crib 5 compliance, ensuring a comprehensive selection for designers and project managers. For inquiries regarding feasibility and lead time, Liang & Eimil encourages professionals to reach out to their dedicated trade team.
“We’re excited to introduce our Crib 5 certified upholstery collection, catering to the evolving needs of commercial projects,” said Frank Eimil, Creative Director and Co-founder of Liang & Eimil. “With a focus on quality, safety, and sustainability, we aim to provide designers and project managers with premium solutions that exceed expectations.”
In addition to their Crib 5 collection, Liang & Eimil offers designers the flexibility to make any upholstery piece compliant. Earlier this year, they unveiled a recycled fabric collection, emphasising their dedication to sustainability. By adopting RPET fabrics, Liang & Eimil significantly reduces CO2 emissions and energy consumption. Building on their sustainability initiatives, Liang & Eimil continues to expand their recycled fabric collection, introducing new pieces regularly. Their commitment extends to sourcing FSC certified wood and partnering with suppliers who share their values.
Discover Liang & Eimil’s exceptional collection online or in their showroom, where unparalleled service meets exquisite craftsmanship. Visitors can explore Liang & Eimil’s showroom in Shoreditch during Clerkenwell Design Week, open from 9am to 6pm, at Unit 5, 4 Ravey Street, London, EC2A 4QP. Usually by appointment only, the showroom welcomes all guests to discover their collection while enjoying refreshments.
About Liang & Eimil
Liang & Eimil, a British brand that specialises in furnishing design for the residential and hospitality sectors, believes in making ordinary moments remarkable. Renowned for producing expertly crafted furniture, lighting and accessories, they take pride in offering innovative solutions that can be tailored to any interior design aesthetic. Request a trade account to gain access to an extensive collection of products for your projects at competitive pricing, as well as appointment-only visit to the showroom. You can also benefit from prompt worldwide delivery with over 1,200 active items and up to 80% of products in stock in the London-based warehouse.
If you’re a UK-based interior designer looking to partner with an industry specialist who can cater to every aspect of your next big project, then FCI London should be your first choice.
Home to over 700 world-renowned furniture brands and with an end-to-end service geared towards creating exceptional homes, this innovative company is at the top of their game.
Founder and CEO, Firdaus Nagree, brings you his insights on the world of fine décor and why it’s an exciting time to be in this field.
Driven by a tactical mindset, Firdaus started his career as a strategy consultant for Accenture and began trading in property from the age of 21. With his entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for “doing” his path led him to other projects, affording him positions as an investor, board member and CEO for multiple concerns.
Along the way, his vision to expand his parent’s small furniture shop took flight, jettisoning the business into one of England’s stalwarts of fine contemporary design. Now an international concern with branches in the UAE, Nigeria and India, the original 5,000 sq ft shop is now a 30,000 sq ft, award-winning showroom – the largest in London.
With a focus on quality, FCI London offers a range of luxury, internationally recognised furniture that can be customised to suit your needs. And, with our finger on the pulse on new industry trends, our offerings are constantly expanding, bringing fresh innovations to our discerning clientele.
From picking out an elegant extendable dining table to finding a sofa in the right size and style, our highly qualified team of designers, showroom consultants, joiners, warehouse experts and installers is available to assist you every step of the way. So, everything is accessible to you under one roof.
One of our superpowers is relationship management. Yes, service is key, but every good design business offers that. The FCI London’s approach to adding value is through listening and understanding what a client thinks they want and then converting that brief into something that pushes the bar out a little further.
Comfort zones are there to be transcended and we’re in the business of breaking old habits, introducing new possibilities and expanding the boundaries of fine design.
We believe that people should be happy in their homes, so filling personal spaces with well-considered furnishings is a given. But on top of that, we have a technological edge. Everything we do is geared towards keeping up with developments that bring ease to your lifestyles, and we make sure that our partnerships with industry professionals includes them in the loop.
Our B2B offerings form an intrinsic part of our business and the affiliations we forge with qualified interior designers are important to us.
From worthwhile trade discounts to free consultations where we’ll help with things like conceptualising a wardrobe or finding accessories, we’re 100% on board with every project.
We also offer CPD training courses that cover integrated SMART home technology and the use of AI. So, whatever we do is geared towards helping them broaden their skill set and elevate their services. We even have a specially designed software package that will help them run their businesses efficiently.
Consider us the ally you need to get you up, running, and properly sustained.
Our expansion into the UAE has been extremely exciting, adding to our global presence and widening our skill set. It’s been a process that has involved dipping into our pool of expertise and allowing our outstanding team members to take the lead.
We’re lucky to have people who are on-board, diligent and understand exactly what we do and how we do it. So, despite the challenges of working in different time zones and with diverse cultures, we’re making it happen.
Integrating AI into our services has also been a significant achievement, allowing us to streamline our processes and facilitate an easier design journey for our clientele.
After the “safe” profiles that were fuelled by Covid, people are finally coming out of their shells and statement pieces, bold colours and out-of-the box designs are trending. Things like bubble sofas are big. And even utility areas are becoming playful parts of the home.
But the underlying truth of all design is that, while fads come and go, creating a timeless aesthetic that still embodies the ultimate in style will always be a priority if you’re investing your money well. So, embrace the expanding interest in retro themes, antiques and vintage chic, find materials that are durable and create something you can live with long-term.
Without a doubt, eco-friendliness is becoming a key factor in any design process. From ensuring that your resources are sustainably sourced to securing low-impact manufacturing, packaging, and transportation methodologies, we’re all responsible for realising positive change.
Aside from that, technology is big and will continue to influence our choices and evolve our expectations. We’re also seeing a move towards smaller living areas, making floor space prime real-estate. This will undoubtedly inspire new innovations that fit in with a more compact home.
At the end of the day, the evolution of design is all about finding new ways to elevate our lifestyles. And that’s the fun in it.
At FCI London, we’re always excited about what we do and expanding our business internationally gives us an opportunity to share our love for design with the world. But we’re also passionate about paying our success forward and are heavily involved in several CSR activities, supporting two NGOs that make a huge difference to the causes they serve. YUVA Unstoppable aims to transform the lives of underprivileged children by providing them with both food and sanitation in their school environments. WeForest works relentlessly to protect and sustain our woodlands, ensuring that our ecosystems are properly maintained. This contributes significantly towards our fight against global warming and preserves one of the biggest resources used in interior design. Both are extremely important to us, and we feel honoured to play a small part in their endeavours.
Being one of SBID’s accredited partners connects us to a wider group of industry professionals, all of whom are committed to upholding the highest level of industry standards.
Not only does this endorse FCI London’s credibility as a discerning, professional business but it also holds all members responsible for conserving a benchmark of excellence, guaranteeing our clients the best possible service across the full spectrum of our trade.
We are delighted to be a part of this esteemed network and find great value in the select opportunities that the SBID offers us.
About FCI London
FCI was established in 1985 and has grown from a 5000 sq ft showroom to one of the largest designer furniture and lifestyle houses in the UK. We are an independently owned family business with deep roots in furniture design, manufacture and interiors. We have one of the largest contemporary furniture showrooms in the UK, displaying the most exclusive quality pieces from the world’s most exclusive quality designers.
Pedrali, the leading Italian company that produces contemporary furniture for contract and residential, has recently inaugurated its new workspaces at the Headquarters in Mornico Al Serio (Bergamo). The project, named Pedrali Collaborative Space, was designed by the Milanese architectural firm Park Associati, which in 2022 oversaw the renovation and expansion of the company restaurant.
From the very name – Pedrali Collaborative Space – it is clear that the guiding principle behind the design was to create a contemporary, dynamic and flexible workspace, developed through the modulation of an innovative layout that focuses on the comfort of the people who use these spaces everyday.
The last few years have been rethinking the workspaces with new cross, hybrid areas that move away from the static nature of traditional offices. The modern workspace is no longer just a work area, but a community space that fosters company culture and encourages interaction, sharing, and collaboration. The result is a mix of functional areas that serve as a setting for Pedrali products which, placed inside a neutral container, are displayed and used in perfect harmony with the architectural volume thanks to the refined selection of models, fabrics and colours.
Within the Pedrali Collaborative Space well-being and innovation go hand in hand. The furnishings can be customised and equipped with high-end mechanisms capable of adapting to the user. This adaptability is not just about comfort but also about giving individuals full control and management of their workspace, improving emotional quality, stimulating creativity and teamwork, and responding to the demands of the digital age.
The evolution of work dynamics in recent years has led to a transformation of the workspaces into a place for social interaction, idea generation and community building. Its purpose is to facilitate collaboration, creativity, and learning. Fluidity and sharing are therefore identified as the key concepts that animate the 560 sqm of the Pedrali Collaborative Space, divided into three main areas: the contemporary workspace with multiple workstations, the meeting areas and the breakout rooms.
The terracotta-colour, a common thread linking the new workspaces to the company restaurant project, catches the attention of those who cross the threshold of the entrance to the workspaces building, whose access area is outlined by a double-height space, providing a sense of verticality thanks to the elegant and majestic presence of 25 Isotta pendant lamps by Basaglia Rota Nodari.
The smart office is characterised by 32 workstations spread over the entire floor, defined by the practical Arki-Table Adjustable Desk, which guarantees maximum comfort and ergonomics thanks to its heightadjustable top. The components of office furniture are evolving to achieve better performance, with the primary goal of enhancing people’s well-being. Through a mobile application installed on smartphones, users can save personalized settings for the Arki-table adjustable desk and set personal wellness goals, allowing for a combination of standing and sitting work.
A sound absorbing panel upholstered in fabric can divide the space between different workstations. Accompanying the Arki-Table adjustable Desk is Polar, designed by Jorge Pensi Design Studio, a task chair that ensures maximum customization in terms of ergonomics. Characterised by an organic form Polar is designed to adapt to the human body, ensuring the well-being of its users. A dynamic object with a clear identity, it can fit into a variety of settings such as workspaces and multipurpose spaces. The chair guarantees excellent comfort thanks to its weight-activated, synchro-tilt mechanism that is able to regulate the degree of tilting autonomously according to the user’s body weight. The backrest consists of an injected-moulded nylon frame with a breathable, flexible polyester mesh for a sense of transparency. The injection moulded polypropylene support at the lumbar area may be adjusted to the user’s needs. The seat, in polyurethane foam, can move via a special mechanism that allows its depth to be adjusted. Polar is available as a chair or armchair. The latter features minimalist armrests that can be adjusted in height, depth and width, and can be orientated to suit the user’s needs. The performance of the mechanisms makes the Polar armchair conform to type A of the UNI EN 1335-1:2020 standard, ensuring ergonomics principals and wellbeing in the work environments. Boxie, the wheeled storage system by Claudio Dondoli & Marco Pocci, completes the space.
During the working day, meetings are crucial moments that can affect the quality of projects, providing opportunities for enrichment and comparison. The Pedrali Collaborative Space hosts three well-organized meeting rooms, delimited by glass walls that harmoniously allow for dialogue while maintaining the privacy required by the context. In the central area, two rooms feature the linearity and rigour of the Arki-Table, surrounded by the Nym Soft armchairs by CMP Design in the first setting and the Laja armchairs, designed by Alessandro Busana, in the second – both with swivel bases. Elinor collection by Claudio Bellini characterises the third and last meeting area: the task armchair Elinor low back, with its dynamism, flexibility and attention to user’s well-being, synthesises the different attitudes and ways of experiencing the workspace of the future, is placed around the Elinor table, a multitasking product characterised by premium aesthetic credentials that meets the needs of a constantly-changing market. Elinor low back, characterised by a lower backrest and sinuous lines, is designed to seamlessly fit both in meeting rooms and executive offices. This task chair has an elegant height-adjustable base in die-cast aluminium. A weight-activated synchro-tilt mechanism integrated in the upholstered seat allows the tilting to be self-regulated according to the user’s body weight, ensuring that the back is kept in the most comfortable position. Other strong points of Elinor low back are its comfort and body hugging feeling, thanks to the polyurethane injected foam on both seat and back. A light, slimline, strong armrest in die-cast aluminium defines the base of the backrest with its fluid line, accentuating the attention to detail that characterises this collection.
Ypsilon Connect by Jorge Pensi Design Studio is a standout feature in all three spaces. This elegant and functional free standing, sound absorbing space divider offers extensive customisation possibilities, defining new layouts and managing spaces more effectively, adapting workspaces to corporate training or meeting room situations. On each side of the panel it is possible to add accessories such as whiteboards, shelves, coat hangers or, thanks to a special provision for the passage of sockets, enable the attachment of a screen.
To promote social interaction, the demand for breakout areas has grown, providing spaces for relaxation or breaks with colleagues. Toa table by Robin Rizzini, lightweight and minimalist, is characterised by a solid die-cast aluminium frame in a fluid geometric design, suitable to support large sized tops. Moreover, being endlessly modular in length and width, it’s the perfect choice for workspaces, shaping different settings such as “light” offices and executive rooms. Inside the Pedrali Collaborative Space, surrounded by Nemea chairs by CMP Design, Toa presents itself as a large convivial table with the dual function of a break or informal meeting space.
A more intimate area is provided by Buddyhub by Busetti Garuti Redaelli, a functional and efficient furnishing element, characterised by a wrap-around, sound absorbing panel, available in two heights, that envelops the seat in a sort of enclosed niche. Buddyhub is available as an armchair or sofa, and can be used as a quiet, sound-proofed temporary workstation. It is created to meet the needs of open spaces typical of a contemporary working environment. It is also possible to place two units opposite each other and to join them by means of a panel, thus creating a four-seat box suitable for an informal meeting, a phone booth or a break out area. The functionality of this element is further enhanced by the possibility of adding sockets both to the armchair and box versions, so as to be able to connect a charger. In this case, it is also possible to provide for a screen holder, a peninsula table or a shelf. The soft lines and clean design of the Buddy coffee tables by Busetti Garuti Redaelli add the finishing touches to the space.
In the Pedrali Collaborative Space special attention was paid to selected materials. The staircase ramps and the handrails are covered in natural oak, the same material used for the entire flooring of the workspace, which is floating and radiant with wooden square tiles. Another relevant issue in an open-plan workspace is the sound insulation. Running along the entire perimeter of the architectural structure – both along the glass and masonry walls – is a system of acoustic curtains. These curtains not only serve to soundproof the space but also allow for the management of natural light, creating a harmonious atmosphere and contributing to the perception of a neutral and homogeneous envelope. Also on the ceiling, a system of sound absorbing panels on tracks fosters concentration by creating an acoustically protected workspace.
Energy efficiency is a relevant focus in the project by Park Associati. First of all, a conspicuous thermal and acoustic insulation has been applied to the ceiling of the space to be heated. Secondly, a structurally integrated radiant system has been installed in the floating floor, providing both winter heating and summer cooling. This system is coupled with controlled mechanical ventilation for air exchange and summer dehumidification. The necessary thermal and cooling energy is produced by a heat pump with high seasonal efficiency. With a view to constantly improving the company in the wake of sustainability, the energy required to power these new workspaces is also generated by photovoltaic panels installed on the factories.
Inside the Pedrali Headquarters in Mornico al Serio, the Pedrali Collaborative Space stands for a place for exchanges and comparisons where well-being and comfort blend seamlessly with the fluidity and openness of the spaces: the same spaces that, every day, host everyday scenes from the Pedrali community.
About Pedrali
Pedrali is an Italian company that produces contemporary chairs, tables, furnishings and lamps for contract and residential. The collection is the result of a careful and accurate research aimed to create functional and versatile industrial design products made of metal, plastic materials, wood as well as upholstery. Furniture exclusively manufactured in Italy through a design process which combines tradition and innovation, engineering excellence and creative brilliance. The “100% Made in Italy” philosophy becomes real through the internal production in the headquarters of Mornico al Serio (Bergamo), where the automated warehouse designed by architect Cino Zucchi is based, and in the wooden furniture factory in Manzano (Udine).
Amin Goliri, Senior Interior Designer at Alkafaa Engineering Consultant has given his insights into the industry.
Greeting to all of you, my name is Amin Goliri, I am from South Sudan, an Interior designer with more than ten years’ experience in Residential and Commercial interior design; especially interior design for office space, Professional in Architectural interior concept design and 3D modelling using design software’s site supervision experiences of over ten years. More than four years’ experience in Architectural photography. Recently I had a master degree in Art Design from Harbin University in China. Now I am working in UAE with Alkafaa Engineering Consultant as Senior Interior Designer.
In the beginning, I thank God for the talent of the interior designer. The designer’s profession or working as an interior designer in my personal opinion is a message and a humanitarian service that we provide to society as a whole, because the nature of our work as designers is to create the interior space and coordinate the interior elements so that a person can carry out his activity comfortably within the space.
In fact, all the elements and stages of design are very important to me, but if we want to be specific, I think that the initial stages of the interior design process are among the most enjoyable things I enjoy, especially the stage of collecting ideas and initial drawings.
The past year has included many beautiful years that have passed me through beautiful professional events, but there is what I call the most wonderful, which is the design of a new residence for newlyweds inside their parents’ house. The challenge was that the area of the apartment was very small, but despite that, I was able to provide all their basic requirements inside the apartment.
I think that all projects are preferable to me, whether they are residential, commercial, or administrative, but to be honest, I always lean toward administrative projects (office design), for two basic reasons. The first reason is because this is what I specialise in. The second reason is that you are dealing with constant variables during the design stages and the speed of completion.
I believe that all aspects of the work in the interior design process are not without difficulties, but if we study each stage well there will be no problem, but if we want to determine the most difficult stage, it is the implementation stage, for sure.
There are many things I wish I knew, but the most important of them is the moment I discovered that the design process requires a very long time to think deeply about the sequence of tasks, and it also requires a lot of mental effort to imagine the design and materials required for the project.
If I had the opportunity to offer advice to designers, I think I would tell them that we are one of the pillars of civil service for a society, and our job is to make human life better within the environment in which they live, so we must always develop ourselves better so that we can carry out these mighty tasks.
Being an interior designer, I have witnessed the technological development and the speed of the business market, especially in the field of modern technology, industry, modern technology for building materials, etc. I believe that in the coming years, the field of interior design will be more developed and will provide the best modern technologies and innovative solutions for all types of engineering projects.
In fact, it is an indescribable feeling, but I will try to summarise it in a simple way. Firstly, being a certified interior designer is the biggest dream that has come true in my professional career. Secondly, I believe that my membership in the association is the gateway to reaching the international level in the field of interior design. Thirdly, my membership means gaining new experiences at the hands of great designers in the field.
About ALKAFAA ENGINEERING CONSULTANT
Alkafaa was established to provide engineering consultancy services at a high level of quality based on practical experience spanning more than 15 years with designing more than 500 projects in Fujairah. Alkafaa works on the use of the latest technologies in architectural design and project management, which are implementation of the lean principles, and the Project Management Institute (PMI) in supervising of projects.
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