LONDON LOVES: The Blue Whale @ Natural History Museum

In July 2017, ‘Hope’, the 25.2m Blue Whale was unveiled as the new centre piece of the new Natural History Museum.

LONDON LOVESNaomi Reid7 July 2020blue whale, natural history museum, nhm, DDA Engineers

SPOTLIGHT ON: Museum + Heritage Show 2021

Our highlights from the postponed M+H show, which is now online.

SPOTLIGHT ONNaomi Reid6 July 2020museums + heritage show, m+h show, shows

LONDON LOVES: The Lighting @ 1Rebel Victoria

One step through 1Rebel’s doors leads you into the lit up world of ‘RIDE’ - their signature bike class that combines elite trainers, elite bikes and a killer lighting scheme.

LONDON LOVESNaomi Reid6 July 20201REBEL, DURHAM MARENGHI, LIGHTING SCHEME, LIGHTING

LONDON LOVES: The Rolling Bridge @ Paddington Basin

The regeneration of the Grand Union Canal area, now better known as Paddington Basin, has been a highlight to watch over the years. One of our favourite installations there is The Rolling Bridge by Thomas Heatherwick.

LONDON LOVESNaomi Reid6 July 2020thomas heatherwick, rolling bridge, paddington

LONDON LOVES: The Pool @ Third Space, City

We have enjoyed using quite a few of the Third Space locations over the years, but in 2018, they completed their City location and we heard all about ‘‘THE POOL”…

LONDON LOVESNaomi Reid3 July 2020THIRD SPACE, POOL, RICHARD HYWEL EVANS

LONDN LOVES: The Design @ BXR

London has some amazing luxury fitness options and we can’t get enough of them. One of our favourites is BXR Marylebone.

LONDON LOVESNaomi Reid3 July 2020gym, BXR, WFC, leisure, fitness, boxing

INTERVIEW: Peter Robb, Lead QS on Sexy Fish

Greenway Associates worked on the Sexy Fish development. We interviewed our lead QS, Peter Robb, on his journey with this fascinating project.

INTERVIEWNaomi Reid3 July 2020sexy fish, martin brudnizki, caprice holdings

LONDON LOVES: The Powder Room @ Annabels

London is known for its fair share of Instagrammable loos. One of our favourite’s is inside Annabel’s…

LONDON LOVESNaomi Reid2 July 2020annabels, members club, powder room, martin brudnizki

PRODUCTS: Frameless Glazing

We're always on the look out for beautiful glazing. We've taken notice of these two beautiful products.

PRODUCTSNaomi Reid2 July 2020GLAZING, FRAMELESS GLAZING, VITROSCA, SKYFRAME

SPOTLIGHT ON: The Montgomery Group Series

We’re really loving the The Montgomery Group Series, a free webinar series that features experts who explore topics such as the effects of the UK’s ‘‘staycation nation’’ and what the post corona consumer looks like…

TRENDS: Drawcard Props

Props are becoming more and more sought after in everything from visitor attractions, to galleries and restaurants. Social media friendly and a reason to visit in themselves, they can also lend iconic value to the venue.

TRENDSNaomi Reid31 May 2020mdm props, props, crystal maze

INTERVIEW: Megan Gibbon, Ennismore

Ennismore is a London based owner and developer of unique hospitality properties like The Hoxton. We interviewed their Associate Director of Design, Megan Gibbon to see whats new in the world of designing for Millennials and Generation X.

INTERVIEWNaomi Reid26 March 2018ENNISMORE, MEGAN GIBBON, HOXTON, HOXTON HOTEL

INTERVIEW: Stuart Bailey, CEO, Splendid Hospitality Group

The Splendid Hospitality Group is one of the UK’s fastest growing privately-owned hotel groups. We interviewed their CEO, Stuart Bailey, to talk about what it was like developing Hilton London Bankside.

INTERVIEWNaomi Reid3 November 2016STUART BAILEY, SPLENDID HOSPITALITY GROUP, HILTON BANKSIDE

INTERVIEW: Mike Sarna, Royal Museums Greenwich

Mike Sarna has worked in museums for 25 years and is the Director of Collections & Public Engagement at Royal Museums Greenwich. We interviewed him about visitor engagement, new tech and free vs paid exhibitions.

INTERVIEWNaomi Reid2 November 2015MIKE SARNA, ROYAL MUSEUMS GREENWICH, RMG, NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM

INTERVIEW: Roger Mann, Casson Mann

Roger Mann is one half of Casson Mann, a design company specialing in exhibitions, museums and interiors. We interviewed him to talk about the “Nelson, Navy, Nation” permanent exhibition at the National Maritime Museum.

INTERVIEWNaomi Reid24 April 2015ROGER MANN, CASSON MANN, NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM

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