New barware collection by Youmeus

‘Night-Out In’ is a recent exploration by Youmeus Design into home barware and cocktail making.

A project inspired by the rise in consumer desire for more spontaneous, experimental and immersive experiences at home. Fuelled by our awareness and increased interest in curated dining, our demand for more immersive and adventurous experiences combined with the proliferation of on-demand food delivery services, entertaining at home has become a much easier activity.

Youmeus developed a home barware collection designed around the narrative ‘circus’ which brings together ‘art’ and ‘theatre’ that aims to shape the way we socialise and entertain.

Winter Round Up: Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! In celebration we’re showing some love to the wonderful GWS studio holders, new and old, and showcasing their latest projects.

PADB London

PADB London is a street wear label collaborating with graffiti artists on designs for their limited edition range. Launched in summer 2016 with ‘Rude Kids’ series, a collaboration with Dotmasters at Graffik Gallery. PADB is building a platform to merge the world of art and fashion. Focusing on easy to wear styles with bold graphics, the brand holds a certain attitude.

Latest news from our Studio Holders…

Style By Definition

The Autumn-Winter 17/18 pre-collections of the brands Ioanna Kourbela Basics and Stelios Koudounaris will be presented from the Style by Definition showroom between the 20th February and the 26th March 2017. Strictly wholesale forward-order and there is an opportunity for short order on the current Spring-Summer 17 collections subject to stock availability. For appointments contact Sidonie Sandrine at info@stylebydefinition.com.

AfroditiKrassa

AfroditiKrassa is very excited to annouce their first restaurant concept creation for design-led & european leader hostel, Generator. Based in the heart of Madrid’s old brothel quarter, the branded restaurant will be a destination for locals. The studio is also working on the highly anticipated new Suvlaki site due to open later this year on Brick Lane and a brand new fusion food concept in the heart of Soho.

KPPR

KPPR are handling the publicity for Ricky Gervais’s brand new, year-long world tour ‘Humanity’ – tune in to ‘The Graham Norton Show’ BBC One this Friday (17th February), where he’ll be talking about the new show. ‘Humanity’ is Ricky’s first stand-up show in seven years. KPPR have represented Ricky Gervais since their inception in 2011 and celebrate their sixth anniversary this March.

Pitman Tozer Architects

Luke Tozer, director of Pitman Tozer Architects is cycling from London to Cannes for charity in March. Luke is taking part in The Legal & General Real Assets Cycle to Cannes and is raising funds for Club Peloton, in aid of charity, Coram, the UK’s first children’s charity. To find out more and to sponsor him click here.

Bethan Gray design a café for Ambiente in Frankfurt

Bethan Gray is delighted to have designed a café for Ambiente in Frankfurt, the world’s largest trade fair for interior products.

Jade Serenity – a calm oasis, a serene space, reminiscent of the seashore and beach. An inclusive, inviting and comfortable environment. With dyed Italian veneer, marquetry and solid brass inlay applied by master craftsmen, Cafe Jade Serenity features exquisite pieces available through the remarkable Shamsian Collection, in collaboration with renowned artist Shamsian himself.

OPUMO £5,000 Giveaway

OPUMO have been busy building a revolutionary new shopping experience and to celebrate they’re giving away £1,000 to four lucky winners to spend at OPUMO.com across all departments including contemporary menswear, art, interiors and homeware.

Plus The entrant with the most referrals will also receive £1,000 to spend so share away.

Click here to enter. The winners will be selected at random on 01/03/2017, good luck!

The Feeding House Cafe is open!

Our beautiful new cafe has opened its doors! The Feeding House Cafe by Farm Girl is a light and airy space at the front of the building designed by Beata Heuman. Come and join us for a delicious breakfast, lunch or coffee to see the fantastic new space.

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New series of The Great Interior Design Challenge

Tune in to BBC2 tonight to see studio holder Daniel Hopwood on the latest series of The Great Interior Design Challenge.

Dan is joined by new co-judge Kelly Hoppen in the search for the UK’s next interior design star.

Autumn Round Up: Scroll down to check out the latest additions to the building and see what projects from our brilliant Studio Holders have been working on

Sophie Nguyen Architects

Sophie Nguyen Architects is dedicated to designing spaces that are beautiful, spacious and noble no matter how small or complex they are.  Founded by Sophie in 2003, the studio is particularly interested in urbanism and housing projects that create desirable places to live in. RIBA chartered and with previous experience at Richard Stirk Harbour + Partners (formerly Richard Rogers Partnership) and Arup Consulting Engineers, Sophie’s projects range from individual homes to a construction system for housing developments.

Daniah Alsaleh

Daniah Alsaleh is a water colourist painter. She utilises arabesque geometry as a form of visual language and transforms its pattern into contemporary dialogue of silent communication. Her choice of water colour medium manifests the shapes into translucent shapes and structure.

Time to Shine Agency

Time to Shine Agency nurture talented children from new born right through to young adults. They focus on securing castings, auditions and jobs across modelling, commercials, TV, stage and film. They also organise workshops ran by top industry professionals to educate and support new talent and offer photographic services.

Latest news from our Studio Holders…

Bethan Gray

Bethan Gray presents new designs this Autumn, showcasing a handmade collection born from a collaboration with renowned Iranian artist, Mohamad Raza Shamsian. The coloured woods, metallics and mother of pearl from the Shamsian Collection all sit perfectly against the stone colours of her Band Collection and the rose quartz of The Ruby Tree pieces. Bethan also continues to explore her versatile palette – which ranges from soft muted feminine shades to highly saturated, more masculine colours – through the painstaking selection and use of natural materials. Handmade to order, all ranges can be tailored for both the interior design and A+D markets.

KPPR

KPPR have recently managed the PR campaign for the new series of UKTV’s channel Dave’s Celebrity Storage Hunters, produced by North One TV. The 2015 Christmas special was the channel’s most watched show that year. KPPR secured national TV, radio, print & digital media, by creating content & editorial about the series; with additional access to the host Sean Kelly, as well as some of the 42 celebrities involved, to drive an audience to the series.

Pitman Tozer Architects

Pitman Tozer Architects have been granted planning permission to transform a vacant self-contained site into the Reach, a mixed-use development for Peabody in West Thamesmead, south London. It includes 66 high quality, 100% affordable homes and is part of a GLA funded initiative by Peabody, Bexley and Greenwich councils. Find out more about the project here.

Anna Burles

Anna Burles and the interior design team from Run For The Hills on the Ground Floor have just completed the interior styling of a large, light-filled apartment in the heart of Kensington. Their Client brief was to devise a glamorous decorative scheme for her, dressing windows, walls and floors and sourcing a full suite of new furniture, lighting and accessories. The studio kept hallways and stairwells dark and moody, in a mix of beautiful Farrow and Ball chalky paint shades, to create a backdrop for art. The bed was strewn with shimmery layers and the open plan front living and dining space of the apartment was injected with bold flashes of colour. With a burnished gold sofa and gorgeous faded pink vintage rug, beautiful circular marble coffee table, iron mirror and a pair of gorgeous vintage armchairs.

PedalShed

PedalShed has been pedalling fast and can now be found at Greenwich market on Sundays as well as Portobello market every Saturday. They have a wonderful new collection of bicycle saddle covers out for the winter months ahead. Made with fabulous designer textiles, leathers and even cow hides, all with a water resistant base for those rainy days. They offer gift-wrapping if you are thinking of a special gift for someone this year and in the run up to Christmas they have a couple of special promotions on, while also taking part in the Portobello & Golborne “Toddy Trail”. Please visit www.pedalshed.com for more information or visit them at one of the markets. Bring your bike along and they will find the best design and perfect fit just for you. Adding style, comfort and protection to your ride!

Every Second Counts

Every Second Counts latest collection is up on their website a great source of Christmas gifts for the fitness fanatics in the family! Check out their selection of technical sportswear and loungewear for both women and men. Plus they have an exclusive Black Friday discount lasting all of this weekend on our AW16 collection. Enter the code BLKFRI16 starting Friday 25th November for a 30% discount.