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Flexible options with Loose lay LVT Unite, designed to combine
As specifiers look for more flexibility when choosing flooring options for projects, a combination of LVT and carpet tile is a popular choice. Bringing together the look of refined wood, stone and concrete in neutral and bright shades and tones, Shaw Contract’s new Loose lay LVT collection Unite turns demanding areas into beautiful spaces.
Tile of Spain to exhibit at 100% Design
• 8 Spanish tile manufacturers are displaying innovative new products at Stand F3 • Spanish ceramics are widely exported around the world and the UK is its third-biggest market• UK architects and interior designers are choosing Spanish tiles for their aesthetically pleasing appearance, but also for their high performance
PR Momentum
Introducing hotel chic at home with momentum from harlequin, a stunning collection of evocative designs, new for autumn / winter 2019.
Craven Dunnill Invests in Infrastructure and Logistics for the Long-Term
Craven Dunnill Group, the leading tile distributor and manufacturing group, has opened a new warehouse facility, expanding its stockholding capacity by 60%, as part of its long-term growth strategy and focus on delivering award-winning customer service. The new warehouse set-up at its Bridgnorth headquarters streamlines product handling and will enable the continued increase in stocked product lines, including ever-larger tile formats, and improved efficiencies for the benefit of customers.
Craven Dunnill Group Appoints New Managing Director
Simon Howells is appointed as the new managing director of the Craven Dunnill Group, the tile distributor and manufacturing group, as of August 1st. The fifth generation of the Howells’ family to be involved in the business, he steps up from his previous role as commercial director, which he has held for the last three years.
THE IMPORTANCEOF A BATTERY BACKUP IN ATYPE C WATERPROOFING SYSTEM
When addressing the risks involved in a pumped Type C Waterproofing System, ‘mains failure’ falls within the top 5 categorised risks. Submersible pumps installed as part of a Type C system require mains power to operate, typically single phase (240V).
Open call for the 18th Tile of Spain Awards in Architecture and Interior Design
The prestigious international awards return offering a total prize fund of 39,000 euros shared between three categories: Architecture, Interior Design and Final Degree Project. Entry is free and the closing date for submissions is 24 October 2019.
Inspiration blossoms for Tarkett’s new DESSO Orchard collection
Tarkett’s new DESSO Orchard collection with its understated, irregular dotted pattern is reminiscent of the visual effect that’s create.d when viewing a cluster of planted trees from above.
Solving the Fleur-de-Lys Challenge at Jamie Oliver’s Barbecoa Piccadilly
Jamie Oliver has opened his second Barbecoa restaurant, in the heart of Piccadilly. The restaurant is accommodated on two floors with seating for 285 diners and a sizable liquor bar. The design style draws on that of the1920s, blended with rustic glamour and luxury. The dining area boasts striking, tiled faience walls, bespoke-manufactured by the tile specialist Craven Dunnill Jackfield, which are focal points of the restaurant.
Frances Priest Ceramic Art Engages the Senses at New Hospital
Frances Priest’s recently completed ceramic art installation at Edinburgh Hospital is engaging patients, residents, staff and visitors alike with its visual warmth and texture. Completed in December 2018, the work is locally referred to as The Tiled Corridor. Fusing studio ceramics with factory tile-making, Priest tapped into local, Victorian architecture for her inspiration and collaborated with specialist ceramic manufacturer Craven Dunnill Jackfield, an experience she refers to as “like gold dust”.
The Transformation of Oldham Town Hall
In 2009 Oldham Town Hall was named by the Victorian Society as one of the top ten endangered buildings. After a £37 million re-development, it has been transformed and is now a major cinema and leisure complex, complete with its rich architectural heritage. A major element of the recently completed project was to replace over 2,000 of the original ceramic wall tiles, in 55 different formats and designs, which dated back to 1917. The preservation of the Grade II listed building’s heritage is testimony to the innovative and meticulous restoration approach adopted by Craven Dunnill Jackfield. The company employed traditional techniques so as to achieve a virtually seamless match to the remaining original tiles.
UK’s Oldest Tile Factory Secures 3D Digital Research Funding
The UK’s oldest working ceramic tile producer is looking to embrace advanced, 3D technologies to tailor its heritage tile-making skills to the requirements of contemporary installations. In so doing, it is looking to secure a future for the age-old British craft of handcrafted tile-making. Craven Dunnill Jackfield, established in 1872, has teamed up with the Centre for Fine Print Research at University of West of England (UWE Bristol) in a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) and secured funding for the 27-month project.
The Revival of Liverpool’s Famous Tiled Pavement
St. George’s Hall, Liverpool is regarded as one of the finest examples of a Neo-Classical building in the world. When constructed in the 1850s, the intricate encaustic tiled floor was the largest Minton pavement in the world at over 30,000 individual pieces. Today, the tiled floor is undergoing major restoration and the first stage is successfully completed. The complexity of the original Minton design makes this project one of the most exacting ever undertaken by the UK specialist tile manufacturer Craven Dunnill Jackfield.
UK Manufacturer Leads Way with Fashionable Ceramics
Decorative ceramics is enjoying a quiet revolution. Statement walls are starting to emerge at the heart of major new design and refurbishment projects and in the most unlikely of places: a hospital, hip pubs, a luxury spa, swimming pools, restaurant, and retail food hall. Craven Dunnill Jackfield is the manufacturer at the heart of these projects, reinventing ceramics and in the process providing the scope to be original, bold…and have fun.
Craven Dunnill Jackfield Launches 5 Hospitality Tile Collections
Craven Dunnill Jackfield is reinventing the retro look to create striking, opulent and unique interiors for contemporary bars and restaurants. The British, handcrafted ceramic tile manufacturer is taking inspiration from its Victorian Arts and Crafts roots and launching five unique and customized tile collections for the North American hospitality and leisure sectors.
The Kollection
Featuring 42 exclusive decors from Kronospan, The Kollection boasts informed, on-trend designs.
Bette launches British Institute of Interior Design CPD Factory Visit
German glazed titanium-steel bathroom specialist, Bette, has launched a British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) approved CPD and tour of its factory in Delbrück, Germany.
Bathroom Colour freedom: Bette bathroom products available in huge range of colours, including bespoke colours
When it comes to high-quality interior design projects, glazed titanium-steel bathroom specialist, Bette, is often asked for a particular colour for its baths, washbasins or shower trays. With an extensive range of colours available, including 22 exclusive matt colours, the company is well-equipped to handle such requests. In addition, for orders over a particular size, the Bette Colour Laboratory offers the option of creating a bespoke colour.
Bette’s new sculptural washbasin, the BetteCraft, wins Red Dot Award for Product Design
Bette’s new circular, counter-top washbasin, the BetteCraft, has been awarded a Red Dot Award 2019 for product design. This is the second award for the basin, which was launched at ISH in March and won a Design Plus Award powered by ISH 2019. The basin combines the sculptural aesthetics of the finest porcelain with the perfect material for the bathroom: glazed titanium steel and comes with a 30 year warranty.
