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Many professionals have trouble visualising a 3D structure from 2D plans and sections.
However, if they are shown a finished building on screen that they can “walk” through they can make design
changes or revisions for tens of pounds instead of hundreds or thousands.
With Autodesk’s Building Information Modelling (BIM), they can do exactly that.
Building Information Modelling is also flexible. Architects may not be able to visualise what they see on a mechanical, electrical and plumbing drawing, but if they have access to the 3D model file they can then import it into their own model and see exactly how it fits with the building.
BIM is still a young technology, but Revit building design software has been available for some years and is now widely used within the industry.
WSP is one of the world’s fastest-growing design, engineering and management consultancies. Based in the UK, and specialising in property, transport and environmental projects it works with clients to create built and natural environments for the future.
Since the beginning of 2008, WSP’s Structural BIM Improvement Manager, Richard Walsh, has been working to share knowledge and influence the development of Revit. By linking up the UK offices, with those overseas, teams are able to share information.
Walsh is convinced by the benefits of this collaboration: “There are huge efficiencies and financial gains to be made from sharing on fully co-ordinated 3D models across the design team from day one.”
Article by Caroline Jones
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100% Materials, the design show brought to you by Forbo Flooring Systems showcases materials for designers and architects that are looking to source new and original materials for the environments of the future.
100% materials is now a fixture on the London design scene which aims to forecast and create future trends in architecture, interiors, lighting, products, accessories and packaging.
For the 2008 installation 100% Materials’ curator and materials expert Chris Lefteri collaborated with WGSN, the trend forecasting consultancy, to set up an installation based around four central trends – sensorial experiences and storytelling, science looking to nature, decoration and pattern and organic materials and wellbeing. There were also workshops and networking groups for visitors to take part in setting new trends for the future.
Article by Caroline Jones
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Interiors Birmingham is the ultimate sourcing solution for the trade interiors industry.
To be held at the NEC Birmingham, from the 18 - 21 January 2009 this four-day event is free!
Whether you are a retailer, interior designer, architect or contract buyer, Interiors Birmingham caters for all your sourcing needs from high end bespoke furniture to volume or practical pieces.
Bringing together products and ideas from The Furniture Show, Design Interiors, Furnishing Accessories, Soft, The Lighting Show, Lighting Collection and Outdoor Collection.
Interiors Birmingham 2009 is a showcase of the best in classic and modern, indoor and outdoor furniture and accessories featuring high end classic, and modern interior products, and the latest trends in the mid to volume market.
Visitors will also have the opportunity to hear from leading industry figures via it’s seminar programme and trend forecasts from interior professionals at the forefront of our industry.
Article by Caroline Jones
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Kbb London is a new date in the design calendar from the kbb brand which will bring together the leading names in the marketplace to Earls Court on 17th - 19th May 2009 at Earls Court London.
This new event is aimed at retailers, architects, developers, interior designers, hoteliers and bar owners.
The event will showcase the latest trends in kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms which will appeal, for example, to retail buyers or architects who need original and unique designs for a boutique hotel.
Article by Caroline Jones
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Office design company Morgan Lovell has received a national environmental award for its project in a London 1960s office block.
The firm was given a Green Apple trophy for sustainable design for its work at it’s London offices in Noel Street, Soho and will be presented with the award at the House of Commons in November.
Furthermore, the office interior achieved BREEAM’s highest rating of sustainability - excellent.
David Henderson, managing director of Morgan Lovell, said: “The Noel Street office is increasingly being seen as a blueprint in terms of workplace design for the future.
“It is an ongoing, live case study, testing and trialling sustainable projects for use in our office refurbishment projects across the country.”
Article by Caroline
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Decorex International 21st - 24th September 2008 at The Royal Hospital, Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, London.
Decorex international is the interior design show for interior design professionals.
The Decorex exhibition provides interior designers, retailers, architects and hotel designers a showcase of the most innovative and aspirational suppliers including fabrics and wallcoverings, furniture, lighting, floor coverings, accessories and bespoke services.
Open to the trade and private customers, for ticket information visit www.decorex.com.
Article by Caroline
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24 - 27 SEPTEMBER 2009, EARLS COURT, LONDON
100% Design is the UK’s leading contemporary interiors event for the contract market, attracting key manufacturers, star designers and major specifiers from the UK and overseas.
The show brings together the worlds of architecture and design with innovative, contemporary interior products, creativity and an exciting mix of new and established talent.
At the 2008 show, 100% Design pushed the boundaries of design even further showcasing new talent and fresh ideas in the industry. Taking the stand at 100% Design 2008 included:
BRITISH EUROPEAN DESIGN GROUP
This year 100% Futures were privileged to have British European Design Group with Match-Making revealing concepts and products for tomorrow’s lifestyles by international designers.
CANTEEN RESTAURANT/BOLON AB
Canteen was appointed as the official restaurant at this year’s 100% Design, with flooring company Bolon AB providing floor coverings for the Canteen restaurant and the Green Room.
CORIAN FEATURE
The interactive Corian light installation was a celebration of Corian’s new translucent colours - The ICE series.
DESIGN-A-RUG COMPETITION
RugMark UK is a non profit organisation working in South Asia to ensure that the rug industry is free of child labour.
LEVANTINA BAR
Lime Studio, with Levantina, creator of the show’s bar which featured in the centre of 100% Design.
LIGHTEN UP
Lighten Up, which launched at this year’s 100% Design London, an innovative sustainable lighting exhibition from [re]design.
Article by Caroline
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Floor style 09 brings together the entire flooring industry in the UK for the second year running. Aimed at the domestic and contract flooring sectors, it is fast becoming an integral part of the trade show calendar.
Running from 10th May to 12 May 2009, Floor style 09 which will feature products such as wood, laminate and vinyl flooring, amongst others, and will run alongside The Tile & Stone Show, a shop window for tile and stone retailers. This new partnership means that visitors will have access to the whole ‘smooth surfaces’ market under one roof.
A comprehensive seminar and events programme will run throughout the 3 days of the show.
Article by Caroline
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The Tile and Stone Show 2009 brings together exhibitors from all aspects of the tile and stone industries, including the adhesive and grout manufacturers, hand made tiles to the major mass market tile manufacturers and creates an opportunity for tiling professionals to source everything they need under one roof
The Tile and Stone Show runs from 10 May - 12 May 2009.
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Once again Manchester Furniture Show exceeded expectations with strong support from the industry, despite the difficult trading conditions.
Buyers at the show including DFS, Cousins, Tesco, AIS, Next, AHF, Hafren Furnishers, Coles Home Furnishers, Fenwicks, Harvey Norman, Multiyork, Lucas World of Furniture, Minerva Furnishers Guild, Reid Furniture, Sterling Furniture and Vaseys.
According to www.manchestershow.com, show director Theresa Raymond said “We are delighted with the strong attendance at this year’s show. Many of our exhibitors were anticipating a reluctance on the part of buyers to attend the show. But we and they were pleasantly surprised, particularly as the calibre of visitors was so high.”
In 2009 the show will run from 19-22 July and already over 60% of the space has been booked by exhibitors.
Article by Caroline
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Exterior renderings are a great way for Architects & Property Developers to show their plans fully developed.
Interior renderings bring concepts to life & allow designers to experiment with different ideas.
Our design professionals can also create stunning, fully detailed and textured 3D images of furniture models.
Video animations are virtual fly-bys or walk-throughs that can provide a clear understanding of the building