The art of creating

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Architectural firm KSK has made extensive use of installation art in its design for offices for BDDP.GGT Advertising. Key features include a cappuccino/internet bar made from crushed aluminium cans purchased from a recycling plant and the use of a bank of bottled mineral water in two meeting rooms to screen views of an unsightly lightwell. Etched glazed screens are used to separate meeting rooms from the reception area, making the reception area appear even larger.

Author: Allen, Isabel
Advertising agencies, Buildings and facilities, Architectural firms, Architectural services, Office buildings, KSK, BDDP.GGT Advertising

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From garage to gastrodome: Chelsea's Grade II-listed Bluebird Garage, built in 1923, has been converted by CD Partnership as Sir Terence Conran's latest megascheme - restaurant, food market and much more

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The former Bluebird Garage in Chelsea has been converted by CD Partnership into a restaurant and food market. The ground floor, which is free of columns, was ideal for the foodmarket, where goods are arranged in islands. There is a low reception area that leads to the first floor restaurant and a private dining room. A further wing house an exclusive dining club which features solid oak panelling.

Author: Allen, Isabel
Restaurants, Garages, Garages (Residential)

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Designer dressing

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A description is presented of the interior design of the designer clothes shops in London, England, and Tokyo, Japan, for Italian designer Marni. The design created by Future Systems is inspired by Marni's clothes.

Author: Allen, Isabel
Retail trade, Interior design, Clothing stores, Future Systems

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Subjects list: Contracts, Remodeling and renovation, Design and construction
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