I.Rain
This OLED suspension designed by Thierry Gaugain can be adapted in size and height in order to suit any project. Featuring from 37 to 137 lights, the fixture’s flexibility ensures that custom made suspensions can be adapted for use in stairwells or corridors.
Dub Pendant
The ‘dub pendant’ series is available in a number of different colours. Featuring soft sculpted metal styled into a soft form encased in a hand-blown glass vessel produced in the Czech Republic. The ‘dub’ pendants are available in three different sizes
Maggiolina
Inspired by the writing of Franz Kafka, the Maggiolina table lamp is rooted in the beauty and magic of discovery. The lamp’s designer Alessandro Zambelli considered the surreal aspects of metamorphosis when creating the lamp, a subject Kafka dwelt on in his work.
Fibula Lux
This elegant wall mounted light creates a simple graphic pattern. The product is formed from hand blown borrow ciliate glass, which is sculpted to create a dome. Simple on its own as a singular lamp or in multiples together creating a dramatic wall lighting fixture.
Matrix Chandelier
Made entirely in Britain and designed on a geometric modular basis so that it can be enlarged to fit the client’s needs, Matrix Chandelier is fabricated from brushed brass and mouthblown opal shades, designed by Martin Huxford himself.
Galliano Suspension
Made of steel tubes crafted into a round and unique shape, the Galliano Suspension is unique in character. Inspired by jazz music, the design of the fixture is balanced and beautiful, especially when light is cast through the pipes that form it. This retro lighting piece is well suited to today’s style.
Bloom Light
Utilising petals of bent wood arranged into a symmetrical shape around a central bulb, the Bloom Light is available in sustainably sourced ash, oak or walnut, or in a combination of oak and walnut. The piece is inspired by the opening of a flower, the shape creating soft shadows of warming light.
Snowdrop
A soft glow playfully peeks through the candy-coloured veils of this innovative lighting product. Each Snowdrop is inspired by flowers of the same name, drifting effortlessly in mid-air, delivering charm and character to any room.
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Peppone
Peppone is perfect as a bedside table reading lamp or as an atmospheric object on a side table. The head of the fixture rotates creating a warm lighting atmosphere due to its high quality LED. The matte surfaces and polished elements give Peppone its own character.
Las Iguanas, UK
What was once a humble bakery in Derby now houses an enticing blend of Latino culture and grandeur in the newly opened branch of Las Iguanas, adorned by B3 Designs.
London-based hospitality interior designers, B3 Designers, have continued their creative collaboration with Las Iguanas restaurant group, taking over the decor of Las Iguanas in Derby. The restaurant chain brings an irresistible bolt of Latin American energy to the high street with a combination of eclectic-faded grandeur style and flamboyant Latino flavour.
The brief was to take the Las Iguanas brand, this time within a Grade II listed building in Derby, and reimagine the character of the space in context of the brand’s ethos.
Opened in October 2014, the 380 sq metre venue, which was once a bakery, has a capacity of 140 covers and spreads across a ground and mezzanine floor. The older areas of the building are connected by a double height atrium space which brings natural light to the central area of the restaurant. To complement this space, an internal courtyard was created dressed with overgrown exotic planting and oversized, antique, bronze chandeliers manufactured by Lightingplus, dominating the apex of the central atrium.
Beneath the balcony Orlando Vintage Wire Cage Retro wall sconces in brass from Industville are mounted on the brick. Also from Industville, handcrafted unique vintage cage wire metal pendant lights add soft lighting overhead to seating areas under the balcony. The restaurant also features pendants sourced from Chantelle Lighting, NUD, Holloways of Ludlow and Ebb & Flow.
Exposed historic brickwork and giant distressed graphics recreate the feeling of street advertising prominent throughout South America. It’s with these existing architectural features that B3 Designers allude to ideas of faded Latino glamour, in keeping with the Las Iguanas brand, while reclaimed crates are stacked high above the fixed booths within the bar area. Key materials such as Granito cement tiles feature in B3 Designers’ bespoke Latino-style pattern in washed out green and ochre, while reclaimed timber boards in pastel tones add to the fun and flamboyance of the space.
B3 Designers’ Design Director Mark Bithrey commented: “We always relish the challenge of bringing a vibrant Latin aesthetic into UK restaurant sites. Working with a Grade II listed building gave us a great opportunity to play with the idea of faded grandeur which is so prevalent in South America and of course stay true to the fabric of the building, giving an engaging sense of story to the space.”
Fil de Fer
If clusters of stars were hidden on Earth, Upper Bergamo had them all during December 2014. As part of a series of unforgettable events celebrating Christmas, Catellani & Smith created a striking installation in the middle of Piazza Mascheroni using its handcrafted Fil de Fer lighting feature imbued with a magical charm - like little nebulae, galaxies or stellar constellations. Shaped to give its spherical body a different form, larger and more elongated, creating a cloud studded and animated with white lights, the metal used for Fil de Fer was woven and folded by hand, giving life to unique artistic elements that went beyond the concept of simple luminous body.
Glen & Co Architecture
Glen Coben has established a reputation as one of the most prolific hospitality designers in the industry. Glen describes what he does as telling stories and while some storytellers tell their tales through the written word, he tells his through form. With a passion for architecture, design and food, Glen has seamlessly blended his interests into a challenging and rewarding career. Some of his most notable restaurant and hotel work includes Mario Batali’s Del Posto, Carbone, Empellón Al Pastor, and the newest arrival on the boutique hotel scene, Archer New York, which opened during summer 2014 in New York City’s Garment District. Yet the seasoned designer is known for much more than his hotels and restaurants: Glen also designs fitness studios, retail spaces, and high-end residences.
Carbone, Greenwich Village, NY
Carbone pays homage to the classic Italian-American eateries of mid-20th Century New York. Created by Mario Carbone, Rich Torrisi and Jeff Zalaznick, Carbone celebrates simple, delicious food that takes culinary cues from modern day techniques. Since arriving in Greenwich Village in Spring 2013, the 72-seat space has been acclaimed as a classic Italian eatery, showcasing traditional red sauce Italian-American cuisine. Coben’s design concept embraces the history of Italian New York, blending traditional elements such as brass chandeliers from Restoration Hardware, that were then antiqued by a decorative painter, and a tiled floor reminiscent of The Godfather, with modern touches like contemporary artwork on old-school Italianate-themed canvases.
Empellón Al Pasto, Manhattan, NY
After a whirlwind visual and tasting tour through Mexico City with chef Alex Stupak, Glen Coben set out to create an interior that mashes up the concept of street tacos with a dive bar set in the grittiness of Tompkins Square Park. While no specific decorative lighting was used in the space, lighting from the Dulanski Group provides just the right light for the numerous art pieces - from sculptural and graffiti-style art treatments, to artefacts acquired during Coben and Stupak’s sojourn through Mexico City. The ceiling is canvassed in a large-scale mural by Gaia Street Art in collaboration with fellow artists Lunar New Year and Nanook. Cracks in the walls reveal porcelain sculptures by Brooklyn ceramic artist Biata Roytburd while curated artwork from Sylvia Ji and Dennis McNett dress the space. Additional features include a long bar at the front entrance wrapped in repurposed wood from New York City scaffolds. In the back, an open kitchen framed in blackened steel and yellow Mexican tile, offers a direct sight line to the restaurant’s main attraction, the taco al pastor.
Archer New York, Garment District, NY
Since arriving on the scene in May 2014, the 22-storey property has been heralded as a new American classic in the heart of the Garment District; a hotel combining the history of the area with elements of luxury and the personality of Archer, the persona behind the brand. Industrial elements were juxtaposed with finely tailored details crafting a unique identity for the property. At the entrance, herringbone tile, brightly coloured leather seating in red, blue and yellow, and custom artwork evoke the atmosphere of a chic living room, along with chandeliers from Illumination Lighting and Restoration Hardware - selected for their ‘residential’ feel in keeping with the rest of the design approach. As guests make their way inside the lobby they encounter new American small plate eatery Fabrick, again featuring chandeliers from Illumination Lighting and Restoration Hardware to complement a wood-burning oven and open kitchen framed by reclaimed wood from New York City water towers.
Rooftop bar Spyglass, inspired by the phases of the moon, invites guests to enjoy breathtaking views of some of Manhattan’s greatest landmarks. In each of the 180 guestrooms Cerno Lighting sconces can be found with one of four custom palettes featured, where custom drapery, ottomans and throw pillows in muted grays, greens, and dark purple give each space a unique personality. General recessed lighting throughout the hotel comes from Senso Lighting.
TRYP New York City, Times Square South, NY
Mediterranean design is the inspiration for TRYP Times Square South located on 35th Street in Manhattan. Guests first experience the Plaza Central, a grand lobby filled with Spanish-evoking elements such as a vaulted ceiling, suspended lamps hanging over the bar area, and sitting niches. Because of all of the natural light coming through during the day, the lobby area has minimal lighting including not only the suspended lamps, but also spotlights found throughout.
The guestrooms have ample lighting - with table lamps featuring solid-coloured shades, spot lighting, and suspended fixtures, complemented by wood flooring, area rugs and splashes of colour found on walls and ceilings. All of the selected lighting is contemporary, speaking to the clean and fresh design that Coben and his team wanted to create. Lighting manufacturers featured include Lamp Works.
