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Category: Architecture and Interior Design

Explore the artistry of space in our Architecture & Interior Design section. From breathtaking buildings to thoughtfully crafted interiors, we showcase the visionaries, trends, and innovations shaping how we live and interact with our environments. Dive into stories of design excellence, sustainable solutions, and the creative minds transforming the world one space at a time.
  • Native Manchester Host Easter Films, Crafts and Activities in April Programming

    Native Manchester Host Easter Films, Crafts and Activities in April Programming

    On The Table Read, the “Best Entertainment Celebrity Magazine in the UK” find 20% off stay at Native Manchester. Kids Eat Free and family-friendly activities for Easter Holiday this half term, and cultural & entertaining programming at the warehouse in April, plus Terrace re-opening this Spring.

    Native Manchester and Ducie Street Warehouse have announced its April programming and Easter happenings for everyone to enjoy; from family films in the Mini Cini and kids eat free in the restaurant, to a dried flower workshop, curated DJs, Sunday Roasts and a Disco Brunch every Saturday, plus re-opening of the beautiful South-facing Terrace in April – perfect for a sun-kissed wine and dine.

    Ducie Street Warehouse and Native Manchester April Programming on The Table Read
    Ducie Street Warehouse and Native Manchester

    Family Friendly Easter Break

    For the ultimate Easter staycation, enjoy 20% off stays at Native Manchester by signing up to the ‘Be Native’ campaign here and book directly on nativeplaces.com.

    The cool aparthotel is perfect for family stays with Two Bedroom and interconnecting apartments available. Native Manchester is one of the only places in the city to offer leisure staycations with large self-contained luxury apartments offering a truly home from home stay.

    Located below Native Manchester, is the city’s destination and creative hotspot, Ducie Street Warehouse. This April half term, the restaurant will offer ‘Kids Eat Free’ from the kids’ menu with favourites such as Grandad’s Local Cumberland sausage and Mini Cheshire Beef burger, plus vegan and vegetarian options available.

    ‘Kids Eat Free’ is valid on Monday to Friday only from the 4th – 22nd April. Applies to DSW Kids Menu only and can be redeemed for up to 3 children up to 12 years of age. 50% discount is available for children up to 16 years of age from DSW main menu. All subject to 2 adults eating at time of offer. Bookings must be made in advance quoting Kids Eat Free.

    Easter Activities

    Over at the Mini Cini, the cinema will show bunny-related and family-friendly films on Sunday 17th April – presenting Peter Rabbit (2018) at 10am, then followed by Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005) at 12pm. Tickets are priced at £10 per adult and £8 per child.

    The warehouse will also host an Easter Sunday Egg Hunt, in partnership with local artisan chocolatier Cocoa Cabana, from 10am until 12pm – where kids can explore the venue with a basket provided to hunt for hidden eggs and treats around the space.  Tickets to participate are priced at £5 per child – which includes the basket.

    Ducie Street Warehouse and Native Manchester, April Programming, The Table Read
    Ducie Street Warehouse and Native Manchester

    More April Programming

    Yoga Bagel Brunch

    Further programming in April includes a special yoga bagel brunch activation with Bread Flower, who currently takes residency at the Counter, as they team up to host Vinyasa Flow Yoga with Emma.

    The relaxed and accessible class for all levels will feature meditative and energising elements accompanied by an uplifting playlist, then followed by delicious bagel brunch.

    Bagel brunch includes a large spread of freshly baked sourdough bagels, a selection of schmears (flavoured whipped cream cheese) and garnishes. Priced at £30 per person, it also includes drinks plus a bouquet of flowers for guests to take home.

    The yoga bagel brunch will take place on Sunday 10th April at 10.30am. Book here: www.breadflower.co.uk/shop/p/yoga-bagel-brunch-april

    Dried Flower Workshop

    Bread Flower will also curate a two-hour dried flower workshop, where participants will learn on how to choose flowers that dry well, the best way to preserve flowers at home and how to arrange dried flowers into pretty bouquets and manage it to last forever.

    The workshop will take place on Thursday 14th April at 6.30pm. Tickets are priced £65 per person which include welcome drink and snacks as well. Book here: www.breadflower.co.uk/shop/p/dried-flowers-workshop

    Manchester Illustrates

    Ducie Street Warehouse and Native Manchester, April Programming, The Table REad
    Ducie Street Warehouse and Native Manchester

    Continuing their series of Saturdays pop-ups to showcase independent Manchester brands and creatives, on Saturday 9th April Ducie Street Warehouse will host ‘Manchester Illustrates’ curated by Manchester based artist Sarah Wilde to feature a collection of illustrations for sale from fellow local artists. Then on Saturday 23rd April the warehouse will host unisex jewellery shop Ninetysix.

    Late Night Date Night

    April will also see a series of regular programming from Ducie Street Warehouse, including a new residency ‘Late Night Date Night’ hosted monthly on the first Thursday of the month, a new ‘Northern Quarter Album Club’ hosted weekly on a Wednesday, plus Mini Cini regulars from Pawpcorn every Monday, to the monthly ‘Scene It Before’ and ‘Pitch Black Playback’ hosted bi-monthly on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month.

    Plus a one-off Manchester screening at the Mini Cini in collaboration with Doc’n Roll to present music documentary Italo Disco Legacy (2018) on Saturday 16th April at 5pm.

    Book Tickets Now

    To book ticketed programming and check what else is on at Ducie Street Warehouse, please head here: www.duciestreet.com/whats-on

    To book the restaurant, including Sunday Roast and Disco Brunch, please head here:  www.duciestreet.com/food-and-drink

    Ducie Street Warehouse and Native Manchester

    Continuing the ‘Be Native’ campaign this year, Native Manchester, part of Native Places UK aparthotel group, will be giving away 22 rooms this month. To be eligible in the year-long room giveaway and 20% off room discounts, sign up to the ‘Be Native’ community here: www.nativeplaces.com/benative (T&Cs apply).

    All housed within the warehouse-chic surroundings of the Grade II listed building, Ducie Street Warehouse and Native Manchester, are right in the heart of the city centre – a destination hub of creative concepts with something for everyone.

    @duciestreet | @nativeplacesuk

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  • The Simpler Life’s Farm Location

    The Simpler Life’s Farm Location

    In response to the first episode of the major new six-part Channel 4 reality series The Simpler Life, where 24 Brits must embrace Amish living, Libbear Barton’s owners are giving viewers a behind the scenes look at the set’s location. Explore The Simpler Life’s Farm location on The Table Read, “The Best entertainment magazine in the UK”.

    Libbear Barton, The Simpler Life, Channel 4 Farm House, The Table Read
    Libbear Barton

    The true star of the show: the stunning Devon farm you can visit for a holiday.

    The Simpler Life

    The home of the hit TV show, The Simpler Life is a beautiful farmstead, Libbear Barton, in North West Devon that you can visit for a holiday.

    The property comprises four luxury, self-catered holiday lets accompanied by a beautiful, heated indoor pool, soft play and playground.

    Set in 40 acres of the stunning rolling hills of North Devon that viewers fell in love with, the stunning Georgian farmhouse and barn conversion cottages sleep up to 40 people.

    Max Manners, Libbear Barton’s general manager, said: “Tuesday night’s premier of The Simpler Life on Channel 4 left viewers in no doubt that living in the countryside is not for everyone. But even the most city-centric of us still love to occasionally escape there on holiday. We specialise in family friendly holidays for those who enjoy the outdoors but want to know that there is plenty to do indoors too should the weather not be perfect…which it occasionally is not!”

    Libbear Barton, The Simpler Life, Channel 4 Farm House, The Table Read

    Stylish And Modern Country Home Libbear Barton

    But if you are looking for the “simpler life” experience you will not find it here. Having undergone a recent refurbishment, viewers would have difficulty recognising the accommodation.

    Gone are the sparse, candlelit bedrooms and stripped back furnishings you would find in an Amish community. Instead, you can expect to find stylish, modern, country homes offering the highest level of comfort.

    Despite the departure from the Amish tradition of eschewing modern life, Max and Alex Manners, who run the site, still aim to create a business that is as sustainable as possible.

    Solar powers a large proportion of the site’s energy requirement with the rest supplied through green renewables. The water supply is delivered from an on-site borehole and windblown trees provide fuel for heating in the winter months. The couple also aspire to a level of self-sufficiency.

    “We have been inspired by what the contributors were able to achieve in a short time,” explains Alex Manners. “We aim to continue to cultivate the land for vegetables and raise our own meat much like they did on the show. Holiday guests will be able to collect eggs and pick veg for the table during their stay – hopefully inspiring them to live in a way that minimises their impact as much as possible.”

    The Simpler Life Channel 4 Farm House the Table Read 2
    The Simpler Life Channel 4 Farm House the Table Read 3
    The Simpler Life Channel 4 Farm House the Table Read 4

    Find more:

    Company Website: https://www.libbearbarton.co.uk

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libbearbarton/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LibbearBarton/

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  • The Globe To The Louvre: Most Cultured European Cities Ranked

    The Globe To The Louvre: Most Cultured European Cities Ranked

    On The Table Read, the “Best Entertainment Celebrity Magazine in the UK“, USwish.com share their research into the most cultured European cities.

    Home to cultural keystones like The National History Museum, The Vatican and The Louvre, Europe has always been renowned for its deep artistic roots. But with an abundance of attractions and limited time, culture lovers will inevitably have to make some tough choices when deciding which locations to prioritise.

    Interested in this, Uswitch.com/mortgages created an index based on the total number of theatres, museums, landmarks and cultural tours across each city in Europe to calculate a cultural score. The study then considered additional factors such as reviews and population size, to determine the most cultural cities in Europe.

    Most Cultural Cities In Europe

    RankCityCountry      Theatres per 100,000 peopleCultural Tours per 100,000 peopleMuseums per 100,000 peopleLandmarks per 100,000 peopleCultural Score /10
    1PragueCzech Republic1.892.757.3114.469.85
    2AmsterdamThe Netherlands1.163.397.669.319.81
    3DublinIreland1.042.174.728.509.48
    4RomeItaly0.605.873.0214.179.26
    5MunichGermany0.471.732.826.358.60
    6CopenhagenDenmark0.650.463.507.748.56
    7BudapestHungary0.421.192.808.708.49
    =8LondonUnited Kingdom1.470.771.694.908.38
    =8BerlinGermany0.730.683.804.298.38
    9MilanItaly0.650.582.117.308.27
    10ViennaAustria0.540.383.046.298.05

    Cultural Scores

    With a cultural score of 9.85 out of a possible 10, Prague is the most cultured city in Europe, Uswitch.com/mortgages can reveal. Home to cultural landmarks like Prague Castle, The Golden City has 14.46 landmarks for every 100,000 residents, the most monuments of any city in Europe, and 129% more than Vienna’s 6.29 per 100,000.

    Astronomical clock in Prague. Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels.com
    Astronomical clock in Prague. Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels.com

    Prague also benefits from having the most theatres (1.89 per 100,000), 28.6% more than the number of theatres in London (1.47 per 100,000), and enough to crown the Czechian city as Europe’s cultural cornerstone.

    With cultural hotspots such as the Rijkmuseum, Amsterdam (9.81/10) has the most museums per 100,000 people in Europe (7.66), and is the second most cultured city in the continent. The city has 4.8% more museums per 100,000 residents than Prague (7.31), and 142.4% more than Brussels (3.16 per 100,000). The Netherlands’ capital also consistently places highly for every factor, coming second for cultural tours (3.39 per 100,000), and third for theatres (1.16 per 100,000) and landmarks (9.31 per 100,000).

    Dublin is the third most cultural city in Europe, with a score of 9.48/10. With 2.17 cultural tours per 100,000 residents, Ireland’s capital has half the tours on offer in Rome (5.87 per 100,000). Dublin also ranks fifth for landmarks (8.50 per 100,000), 41.2% fewer than Prague in first (14.46). However, culture in Dublin is assured by sites like The Irish Emigration Museum and The Irish Whiskey Museum, contributing to 4.72 museums per 100,000 people. This is the third highest in Europe, and 31.5% more than those in Oslo (3.59 per 100,000), placing fourth in this factor. 

    You can find the full dataset here.

    Methodology:

    1. Uswitch.com/mortgages conducted this research with the aim of identifying Europe’s most cultured cities. This study evaluates the number of cultural tours, museums, landmarks and theatres of 27 cities across the continent. 

    2. For each of the towns/cities analysed, the evaluation metric was based on the number of culture tours, museums, landmarks and theatres per 100,000 population. 

    3. To generate the seed list, the Natural Earth Populated Places dataset was used to gather a list of the top European cities by their estimated population.

    4. For each city, listings for cultural tours, museums, landmarks and theatres were collected along with the number of reviews for each. The point of interest data was collected from a reputable business directory.

    5. Following the data collection phase, the sample was aggregated by the city to calculate the total number of cultural tours, museums, landmarks and theatres. A threshold of 25 reviews was implemented to omit attractions of lower significance.

    6. The data was finalised by taking the average percent rank of theatres, cultural tours, museums and landmarks per 100,000 population within each city. The index was subsequently sorted in descending order by score.

    7. Data was collected between 15/02/2022 – 16/02/2022 and is accurate as of then.

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  • World’s Smartest Cooker Hood Wins KBB Innovation Award

    World’s Smartest Cooker Hood Wins KBB Innovation Award

    The new trends in homes for 2022, as identified by Trend-Monitor, are quieter homes, indoor air quality, smart – and curated homes. It is therefore no surprise that the RørosHetta SENSE cooker hood was awarded the People’s Choice award for Innovation at the KBB Birmingham 2022, Europe’s leading kitchen and bathroom trade show.

    RørosHetta

    Family-owned Norwegian company RørosHetta continues its journey in breaking boundaries when it comes to cooker hoods, with launching integrated smart technology with life-saving features.

    World’s Smartest Cooker Hood Wins KBB Innovation Award, Family-owned Norwegian company RørosHetta, on The Table Read

    RørosHetta has captured the market in the last decade by offering bespoke designer hoods that are customisable, both through colour-matching hoods to kitchens as well as the ability to customise dimensions.

    World’s Smartest Cooker Hood

    Following the success in the Nordics, the company has now set their focus on the UK with the launch of the world’s smartest cooker hood. Apart from being one of the world’s most quiet hoods, it boasts a range of smart features, such as switching your electrical hob off in case of fire risk and regulating the home’s indoor air quality.

    Professor Prashant Kumar, founding Director of the Global Centre for Clean Air Research (GCARE) at the University of Surrey, said: “Kitchens are one of the most important places in our homes but unfortunately are also the place of air pollution hotspots arising from the burning of fuel and the diverse cooking activities. There is a clear need for better ventilated kitchen designs and the technological solutions that cannot only inform the kitchen users about the levels of air pollution but can also effectively mitigate the exposure to cooking emissions. It is encouraging to see the fusion of the pollution sensing technology incorporated into kitchen hoods to provide state of the art solutions to cooking exposure.”  

    World’s Smartest Cooker Hood Wins KBB Innovation Award, Family-owned Norwegian company RørosHetta, on The Table Read

    Fire Safety

    Poor indoor air quality has been linked to a range of illnesses and according to the World Health Organization (WHO), around 3.8 million people a year die prematurely from the exposure to household air pollution.

    When it comes to fire-safety, cooking appliances account for almost half of accidental fires in the UK, a staggering risk which the hood aims to mitigate by switching off the electrical hob before the fire started. A safety feature that’s in very high demand, especially in rented or shared accommodation, such as student accommodation, which has seven times higher fire risk, according to Firemark.

    “Our starting point has always been offering stylish hoods with silent and exceptional kitchen ventilation, but we believe a cooker hood should be so much more. With almost half of house fires originating from kitchen appliances, and with all the new research highlighting the dangers of indoor pollution, we felt it vital to bring a new standard of care that looks after the wellbeing of our customers. That is why we are launching a cooker hood that operates automatically, shuts down any electrical hob when it senses a fire risk, allows temperature monitoring on the work-top for smart-cooking and ensure a healthy indoor climate, through our air quality monitor.” says Hårvard Augensen CEO of RørosHetta.

    Air Quality Features

    The new RørosHetta SENSE has 11 sensors that measure a range of air quality features, such as fine particles (PM2.5), total volatile organic compounds (TVOC), eCO2, humidity, temperature as well as movement.

    World’s Smartest Cooker Hood Wins KBB Innovation Award, Family-owned Norwegian company RørosHetta, on The Table Read

    In addition, it has automatic LED lights with colour temperature rendering ability to adapt to the kitchen style or mood. The hoods are also environmentally friendly with A++ energy rating and come with a 5- year warranty as standard.

    All the hood functions are automatic and operates fully without using the smart app , but for those interested the app allows remote control, customisation of extraction speed & light settings and cloud-integration, should users want to collect and view their air quality history.

    The sensors notify the user of fire risk or air-quality issues by sending an alert to their phone, as well as an e-mail notification to selected users, which is also an important feature for carers and landlords.Some of the Røroshetta SENSE models are already available for purchase in the UK in Magnet Stores.

    About RørosHetta

    World’s Smartest Cooker Hood Wins KBB Innovation Award, Family-owned Norwegian company RørosHetta, on The Table Read

    Røros Metall is a Norwegian family run company, operating under the brand name RørosHetta.  From humble beginnings and a rich 70-year rich heritage, the family business started out as a copper and tin workshop after WW2 in the small rural town of Røros, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  Over the course of years, production has been diversified but always performed with a clear vision of delivering high-quality, solid craftsmanship. Today, the company specialises in kitchen ventilation and has built renown through innovation, style and quality.

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    Find more from RørosHetta:

    Company website: www.roroshetta.uk

    Product Video link: https://vimeo.com/564127055

    Social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roroshetta/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roroshetta/

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  • New Flooring Collection – Harvey Maria Parquet 2.0

    New Flooring Collection – Harvey Maria Parquet 2.0

    Harvey Maria is excited to announce that it’s stylish new flooring collection – Parquet 2.0 – is now available to buy online and from approved retailers. Designed in collaboration with Neisha Crosland, the award-winning Parquet design was Neisha’s first collaboration with Harvey Maria, and is now a favourite with interior designers and architects worldwide.

    New Flooring Collection - Harvey Maria Parquet 2.0 on The Table Read

    This brand new series of fresh colourways celebrate the stylish geometric design, and introduces a contemporary palette with a reversed pattern.

    Parquet 2.0

    Parquet 2.0 is the perfect blend of classic design and modern practicality, creating a chic, playful feel in both modern and traditional interiors. The tiles come in six colourways – Chalkboard, College Blue, Pavestone and Washed Blue.

    Finally Hunter Green is a limited edition colour and is available by special order only – please see the Lookbook attached for full details, images and swatches.

    Neisha Crosland, Designer explains her inspiration for the collection – “A painted floor in an old house inspired this Celtic Cross design. I think it works as an alternative to a chequerboard pattern. It adds style to this very practical, versatile material, so suitable for kitchens, bathrooms, hallways or indeed any area of the house.”

    Harvey Maria

    All Harvey Maria luxury vinyl tile designs are incredibly durable and easy to maintain, providing a waterproof and slip resistant finish, with a lifetime residential warranty. All floors work beautifully in busy homes & demanding commercial spaces, and are compatible with underfloor heating.

    To order samples, shop the collection & for more details please visit harveymaria.com

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  • Native Places Is Giving Away 222 Free Rooms Across 2022

    Native Places Is Giving Away 222 Free Rooms Across 2022

    Native Manchester, part of the aparthotel group, alongside other properties across the UK will reward free rooms to those signed up to the ‘Be Native’ membership.

    Native Places – a leading UK lifestyle aparthotel providing stylish, spacious and original accommodation in exciting neighbourhoods across the UK – has announced details of a year-long room giveaway in addition to 20% off room discounts, 50% food and an invite for kids to eat for free during holidays*.

    Atrium Native Manchester
    Atrium, Native Manchester

    222 Rooms In 2022

    Launching on 22nd February, Native Manchester, part of Native Places UK aparthotel group, alongside other UK locations, is giving away 22 rooms in February – with further free rooms up for grabs throughout the year to celebrate momentous occasions like the Queen’s Jubilee in May when 70 free rooms will be on offer to commemorate the 70th anniversary.

    The 22/2/2022 promotion will reward those signed up to the ‘Be Native’ community – where users can unlock special offers, such as prizes and discounts by playing quirky games. The offers are valid on stays across all Native Places aparthotels in the UK, as well as dining offers at Manchester Native only.

    Native Places’ locations include Manchester, London, Glasgow and Edinburgh – offering a total of six unique aparthotels across the UK. Breathing new life into the restoration and refurbishment of historic city centre buildings, Native aparthotels are housed within converted tea warehouses, historical estate buildings and the former home of the Anchor Line shipping company, complete with original 1906 features.

    Native Manchester Penthouse Apartment4
    Penthouse Apartment, Native Manchester

    Native Manchester at Ducie Street Warehouse is one of the only places in Manchester to offer leisure staycations with large self-contained luxury apartments offering a truly home from home stay. Native Manchester is an award-winning aparthotel that features 166 individually designed apartments, including studios, loft apartments and eight duplex penthouses with private terraces offering panoramic views across the city.

    For more information about the 22/2/2022 promotion and ‘Be Native’ membership, please visit www.nativeplaces.com/benative

    @nativeplacesuk | @duciestreet

    Terms and Conditions:

    Native Manchester Living Room Interior
    Living Room, Native Manchester
    • Free stays and discounts are won at random via the ‘Be Native’ site, to be eligible users must be registered as member to receive news and offers by providing their name and email address.
    • Free stay is only valid for a one-night stay for two people (and a pet) from Monday to Sunday, and subject to availability.
    • Free stay must be booked and redeemed within a month of the winning date.
    • Free stay is only valid for stays at the following Native aparthotels only – Bankside, Hyde Park, Manchester, Glasgow and Edinburgh.
    • Restaurant offers are only available at Native Manchester only.
    • Kids Eat Free offers is available at Native Manchester only. Valid during half term holidays with blackout dates apply. Kids Eat Free applies to the Kids Menu only and can be redeemed for up to 3 children up to 12 years of age. All subject to 2 adults eating at time of offer.
    • Prize cannot be exchanged for monetary value or any other item. Bookings are non-cancellable, non-amendable or transferable.

    About Native Manchester

    Native Manchester at Ducie Street Warehouse, the UK’s largest aparthotel, is one of the only places in Manchester to offer leisure staycations with large self-contained luxury apartments offering a truly home from home stay. Native Manchester is an award-winning aparthotel that features 166 individually designed apartments, including studios, loft apartments and eight duplex penthouses with private terraces offering panoramic views across the city.

    Native Manchester Loft Apartment4
    Loft Apartment, Native Manchester

    The building’s industrial heritage is prominent throughout Native, from the vast glass central atrium that’s suspended above its ground floor venue Ducie Street Warehouse and connects the apartments, to the interiors of the apartments themselves – each one is unique, featuring a fully equipped kitchen, bespoke Conran furniture and super king-sized beds.

    Website: www.nativeplaces.com | Instagram: @nativeplacesuk | Ducie Street Warehouse, 51 Ducie Street, Manchester M1 2TP

    About Ducie Street Warehouse

    Ducie Street Warehouse is an all-day bar & kitchen on the ground floor of the Grade II listed former Victorian warehouse, also home to Native Manchester. The bar, lounge, terrace and restaurant offer an array of food, drink, entertainment, resident DJs and a collection of curated takeovers across sounds, inspired arts and cultural pop-ups. For relaxed all day dining and drinking, Ducie Street Warehouse is a place to socially inhabit, and a place where there’s something for everyone.

    Website: www.duciestreet.com | Instagram: @duciestreet | Ducie Street Warehouse, 51 Ducie Street, Manchester M1 2TP

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  • Lake District Garden Bar To Undergo Four Phase Transformation, Revealing The Largest Bar In The Lakes With The Best View

    Lake District Garden Bar To Undergo Four Phase Transformation, Revealing The Largest Bar In The Lakes With The Best View

    Overlooking the stunning Lake Windermere on Bowness Bay, Lake View Garden Bar will become the largest bar launch in the region with 480 covers across three floors, once its four-phase renovation is complete.

    Lake View Garden Bar

    The expansion, led by Hargreaves Enterprises Ltd with a self-funded £1.5 million investment, will see the creation of two new modern terraces at the front of the venue, overlooking the water. And interior spaces created from renovations of the existing house. The development will be in keeping with the Lakes’ traditional features and will upcycle original features from the house, including floorboards, beams, doors and stone to use across the four-phase site.

    Throughout the development, Hargreaves Enterprises will also look to increase the sustainability of the venue with ground source heat pumps, and new period double glazing, they are also working alongside Ambleside University, in 2022, to align the business model and explore and understand customer perception into what makes or contributes to a bar or restaurant being Carbon Zero. This project aims to deliver actionable results, which can translate onto the menu, including the introduction of low carbon elements to both the food and drinks offerings. Furthermore, the expansion will create more jobs for locals, as well as give existing staff the opportunity to develop themselves professionally.

    Set in a prime location within the Lake District, in the bustling tourist town of Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake View Garden Bar is set on the shore of Windermere. With plans to more than double the site’s capacity, the first phase of the development will launch in April 2022, with a refurb of the current ground floor site (140 covers).

    Lake View Garden Bar

    Addition Of New Floor Terrace

    Phase two will see the addition of a brand-new first-floor terrace and bar (120 covers), ready for spring. And for summer 2022 the third part will open with the unveiling of the interior of the house on the first floor, providing another 80 covers. The final phase, complete for spring 2023, will bring a large-scale wrap-around terrace adding a further 140 covers. 

    Founder Stephen Hargreaves CEO and Founder of Hargreaves Enterprises Ltd comments on the development “This is a huge expansion for Lake View Garden Bar, the site’s capacity is more than doubling and we are adding two more levels, all offering prominent sunset views of Lake Windermere.  This development is the perfect location, right opposite of the beautiful Bowness Bay. The Lake District has over 15.8 million visitors per year and over 1 million of them go past our site – we can offer tourists and locals alike the delight of enjoying food and drink in a very special location. Offering 480 covers to the build makes this one of the biggest bar launches to date in the Lake District, something that we are proud to be leading on.”

    New Interior Design

    The interior for the new three-floor Lake View Garden Bar is led by interior designer Rita Millat, she comments “Lake View Garden Bar has one of the best views in the Lakes, and Lake Windermere is a perfect spot to watch the sun go down – the new terraces will be the ideal spot to sit back, relax and watch the sunset with family and friends. With the interiors we wanted to create an inviting pub feel with a modern twist for guests. The original features from the house will be used as part of the renovation and feature across the new spaces, breathing fresh life into some beautiful, unique fixtures.”

    New Lake View Garden Bar

    The new Lake View Garden Bar will offer a feast of food, from a Full Cumbrian Breakfast ‘Farm to Fork’, and Fish & Chips, to a Giant Blooming Onion, pizzas, loaded fries, local ice cream and a classic Sticky Toffee pudding – all with the option to takeaway as well as eat in. The bar will feature a wide drinks menu with lager, craft ales, wine, bubbles & fizz, specialty gins, house cocktails and much more! 

    Guests will be able to make full use of the site in all weathers; in the winter months the outdoor spaces of Lake View Garden Bar will be heated and covered to create a cosy atmosphere whilst keeping those fantastic Lake Views.

    Lake View Garden Bar operate as a walk-in establishment, open from 10am – 11pm every day. Times may vary throughout the year and week.

    Find more from Lake View Garden Bar:

    Website: https://www.lakeviewgardenbar.com

    Instagram: Instagram/lakeviewgardenbar

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lakeviewgardenbar

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/33243585/

    Tiktok: @lakeviewgardenbar

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  • The Alchemist’s Manchester Homecoming – The Alchemist Renovates Spinningfields’ Flagship

    The Alchemist’s Manchester Homecoming – The Alchemist Renovates Spinningfields’ Flagship

    • Revealing NEW stylish interior and food & cocktail menu
    • The brand to enter new concept era: revealed first at The Alchemist Spinningfields
    • A £550k refurbishment of their flagship Manchester venue is scheduled for March 2022

    Manchester-born group, The Alchemist, is returning to its roots with an extensive refurbishment of its original venue, The Alchemist Spinningfields. The transformation will unveil the next phase and a new era for the brand concept story, which will be told through the new-look interiors and menus.

    The Alchemist Spinningfields

    The Alchemist Spinningfields, the renowned group’s first and flagship venue – and one of Spinningfields’ original bar openings in 2010, helping institute the area as a cosmopolitan social hub of bars and restaurants – will be re-opening in March following a £550,000 fit out.

    The refined refurbishment will be a significant evolution in design for The Alchemist, having journeyed through creative alchemy, and potions with its molecular mixology style. The Alchemist Spinningfields will be the first destination to reveal the original alchemists’ new style, featuring futuristic, divine influences from astrology and the cosmos.

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    Renovation

    The cosmic inspired renovation of the all-day dining and cocktail space will include the addition of two new private areas that will be perfect for late night cocktails. Theatre is served with a brand-new food menu revealed, as well as a new cocktail & drinks offering landing in May.

    Simon Potts, CEO, said of the expansion plans:

    “The Alchemist footprint has spread across the UK over the last few years, as we’ve taken our hospitality brand down to London and up to Scotland, but we’ve always remained a Manchester company, at heart.”

    “The Spinningfields venue is an institution and much loved by our teams and guests alike; we look forward to bringing our new design direction to the city in March. The refurbishment also marks a new phase of growth for the business as we put the recent challenges behind us and look forward to the renewed evolution and expansion of the brand.”

    About The Alchemist

    The Alchemist is a true master in dark arts and molecular mixology with theatre and immersive experiences at its core. This, coupled with innovative presentation and sensational settings, makes The Alchemist an unrivalled all-day destination.

    Established in 2010, The Alchemist provides an all-day casual dining experience, complemented by an expertly crafted drinks menu. Earlier this year they celebrated their 10th anniversary by releasing their first cocktail recipe book in association with Ebury Press. The Alchemist’s creative cocktail bars and restaurants can be found across the UK including London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Newcastle, Cheltenham, Oxford, Nottingham, Cardiff and Edinburgh

    www.thealchemist.uk.com

    Instagram/thealchemist.uk

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  • Kimpton Clocktower Hotel And British Culture Archive Presents “A Woman’s Work” Exhibition

    Kimpton Clocktower Hotel And British Culture Archive Presents “A Woman’s Work” Exhibition

    Featuring Tish Murtha and Anne Worthington.

    Kimpton Clocktower Hotel are proud to announce the return of their cultural programme for 2022 presenting ‘A Woman’s Work’ exhibition in collaboration with British Culture Archive launching on International Women’s Day, Tuesday 8th March.

    A Woman’s Work

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    A Woman’s Work by Tish Murtha © Ella Murtha

    Following on from the success of 2020’s ‘The People’s City’, the instalment ‘A Woman’s Work’ curated by British Culture Archive will see a collection of photographs, displayed on the exhibition wall of The Refuge, to celebrate acclaimed female photographers in the North showcased together for the first time.

    Founded in 2017, British Culture Archive is a renowned non-profit organisation set up to detail, highlight and preserve the changes in British culture and society through documentary photography.

    The exhibition will feature the work of Tyneside photographer Tish Murtha – who was one of the most pre-eminent British documentary photographers of the post-war era. Tish was known for capturing social change and everyday life on the fringes of society; And Anne Worthington who had produced an incredible body of work that documented the inner city communities of East Manchester in the early 2000s.

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    The photographs show the inner city communities of Beswick, Clayton and Openshaw – areas of East Manchester that had fallen into decline. They capture the last days of these industrial areas, before and during the demolition that made way for new housing and businesses. Anne focused on the daily lives of people who lived there, and how they worked to keep their community together when so many institutions had fallen away.

    Access to dive into the corruption scenarios right now and win the DJI Om 4, JBL TUNE, and more free prizes!

    ‘A Woman’s Work’ exhibition will be available for guests at Kimpton Clocktower Hotel and its landmark bar and restaurant, The Refuge. On Tuesday 8th March from 7:00pm until late, The Refuge will hold an official launch party for ‘A Woman’s Work’, featuring Manchester’s finest female DJs featuring DJ Paulette and Lil Minx where guests at the hotel and restaurant, as well as locals alike are invited.

    Johan Scheepers, General Manager of Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, said: “We are delighted to be partnering up with British Culture Archive once again, bringing more cultural happenings to Kimpton Clocktower for our guests to enjoy. It is exciting to present this exclusive artist-in-residence exhibition and to celebrate the stunning work of female photographers.”

    About Kimpton Hotels And Restaurants

    San Francisco-based Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is the original boutique hotel company, which pioneered the concept of unique, distinctive, design-forward hotels in the United States in 1981.

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    Richard and Louise Wood – Elswick Kids (1978) by Tish Murtha © Ella Murtha

    Anchored in one-of-a-kind experiences, Kimpton now operates more than 60 hotels and 80 restaurants, bars and lounges across urban locations, resort destinations and up and coming markets in the United States, Europe, Caribbean and Greater China.

    Kimpton spaces and experiences centre on its guests, offering inspiring design that evokes curiosity to forward-thinking flavors that feed the soul. Every detail is thoughtfully curated and artfully delivered, so that guest experiences remain meaningful, unscripted and ridiculously personal.

    Kimpton’s employees, empowered to provide heartfelt service and experiences, have built a highly regarded workplace culture that appears consistently on FORTUNE magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” list.

    In January 2015, Kimpton became part of the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) family of hotel brands. For more information, visit www.KimptonHotels.com

    About Kimpton Clocktower Hotel

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    © Anne Worthington

    Kimpton Clocktower Hotel is a magnificent, terracotta Grade II listed building with a history dating back to 1890, when it first opened as The Refuge Assurance Company headquarters. The grand clock tower at the centre of its striking Victorian architecture is an unmistakable landmark on Manchester’s skyline. All 270 loft-style bedrooms, including 11 suites, were designed to make the most of the stunning, double and triple-height ceilings.

    Other original, period features including glazed bricks, tiles and faience, stained glass and carved wooden staircases, meet contemporary fittings and interiors, including a three-metre-tall bronze horse by artist Sophie Dickens which sits in the lobby. The piece denotes a horse-and-carriage ‘turning circle’ that once stood on the spot.

    About The Refuge by Volta

    The Refuge is a public bar and dining room set in 10,000 square foot of breath-taking space at Kimpton Clocktower. It’s about a simple devotion to great food and drink, and an extraordinary transformation of one of the city’s grandest spaces – all designed for the people of Manchester. The curators of the space are the masterminds behind the multi-award-winning Volta in West Didsbury – the DJs turned award-winning restaurateurs, Luke Cowdrey and Justin Crawford of “Unabombers” fame.

    The Refuge is located in one of Manchester’s most iconic buildings – the former offices of the Refuge Assurance on Oxford Street, which was constructed in stages between 1891 and 1932. The building has been subject to a painstaking renovation, restoring a feast of original details in glorious terracotta, faience, marble and glazed brick. Modern design has been woven carefully into the space by Luke and Justin who are masters at creating the perfect atmosphere for enjoying their very special food and drink. The result in an exceptional all day dining and drinking space for eating, meeting, relaxing, working, toasting… and perhaps a bit of dancing.

    Find more:

    For information please visit https://www.kimptonclocktowerhotel.com and https://britishculturearchive.co.uk/

    Keep up to date with Kimpton Clocktower Hotel on Facebook // Instagram, The Refuge on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter and British Culture Archive on Instagram // Twitter // Facebook

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  • Theaster Gates Design Revealed for 2022 Serpentine Pavilion

    Theaster Gates Design Revealed for 2022 Serpentine Pavilion

    Today, plans were revealed for Black Chapel, the 21st Serpentine Pavilion designed by Chicago­ based artist Theaster Gates. Black Chapel is realized with the architectural support of Adjaye Associates and will open to the public on Friday, June 10, 2022 with Goldman Sachs supporting the annual project for the eighth consecutive year.

    The Serpentine Pavilion

    Drawing inspiration from the significance of the great kilns of Stoke-on-Trent, Gates’s Pavilion will pay homage to British craft and manufacturing traditions. While the structure of the Pavilion will predominantly be made of wood, the Pavilion’s design alludes to the performative and meditative qualities of a small chapel. An operating bell, originating from the demolished St. Laurence Church on Chicago’s South Side, will be placed next to the entrance of the Pavilion and will be used to call, signal and announce performances and activations.

    A single source of light from an oculus will create a sanctuary-like environment for reflection and communion. Conceived as a platform for participation, live performances, with an emphasis on music and public engagement, Black Chapel will continue the artist’s ongoing practice of space-making through urban and architectural interventions. 

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    Black Chapel

    Black Chapel is the culmination of Serpentine’s collaboration with London art institutions and galleries The Victoria and Albert Museum, Whitechapel Gallery and White Cube, to realize a multi-venue London presentation of The Question of Clay of the artist’s work across 2021-2022. 

    Theaster Gates said: “The name Black Chapel is important because it reflects the invisible parts of my artistic practice. It acknowledges the role that sacred music and the sacred arts have had on my practice, and the collective quality of these emotional and communal initiatives. Black Chapel also suggests that in these times there could be a space where one could rest from the pressures of the day and spend time in quietude. I have always wanted to build spaces that consider the power of sound and music as a healing mechanism and emotive force that allows people to enter a space of deep reflection and/or deep participation.”

    Reflecting on his oeuvre, the Serpentine Pavilion 2022 designed by Theaster Gates shares the same title as a commission Gates received in 2019, from the late museum director and curator Okwui Enwezor to activate the central atrium of museum Haus der Kunst, Munich, originally built for the Nazi Regime. This project was an attempt to bring Black spiritual life to the museum.

    Throughout the Summer, the Serpentine Pavilion 2022 will become a platform for Serpentine’s program which will feature the return of Park Nights, the interdisciplinary platform for live encounters in music, poetry and dance, running alongside Serpentine’s Education and Civic activations including Family Workshops and Community Day.

    Serpentine

    Bettina Korek, Chief Executive, and Hans Ulrich Obrist, Artistic Director, said: “We are honored to undertake this remarkable project with leading visual artist Theaster Gates. One of the most significant voices working today, Gates’ praxis combines formalism, conceptualism and powerful impact felt throughout the communities in which he works and beyond. We look forward to welcoming visitors to Black Chapel as a platform for engagement, spirituality and togetherness.”

    This year’s Pavilion selection was made by Serpentine Artistic Director Hans Ulrich Obrist, CEO Bettina Korek, Director of Construction and Special Projects Julie Burnell, Director of Curatorial Affairs and Public Practice Yesomi Umolu, and Project Curator Natalia Grabowska together with advisors Sir David Adjaye OBE and David Glover.

    The Pavilion will be designed to minimize its carbon footprint and environmental impact, in line with Serpentine’s sustainability policy. The predominantly timber structure will be light-weight and fully demountable, with a focus on sustainably-sourced materials and the reusability of the structure as a whole after its time installed at Serpentine. While the Pavilion begins its life in Kensington Gardens, it will be re-sited to a permanent location in the future.

    Serpentine would also like to acknowledge the work and dedication of the late architect Richard Rogers to this yearly commission. Rogers was an integral part of the Serpentine Pavilion team and served as an Advisor since 2017.

    Theaster Gates

    Theaster Gates (b. 1973) creates works that engage with space theory, land development, sculpture and performance. Drawing on his interest and training in urban planning and preservation, the artist redeems spaces that have been left behind. His work contends with the notion of Black space as a formal exercise, one defined by collective desire, artistic agencyand the tactics of a pragmatist.

    In 2010, Gates created the Rebuild Foundation, a non-profit platform for art, cultural development and neighbourhood transformation that supports artists and strengthens communities through free arts programming and innovative cultural amenities on Chicago’s South Side.

    Gates Exhibitions

    Gates has exhibited and performed at The Victoria and Albert Museum (2021), London, UK; Whitechapel Gallery (2013 and 2021), London, UK; Tate Liverpool, UK (2020); Haus der Kunst, Munich (2020); Walker Art Centre, Minneapolis (2019); Palais de Tokyo Paris, France (2019); Sprengel Museum Hannover, Germany (2018); Kunstmuseum Basel, Switzerland (2018); National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C., USA (2017); Art Gallery of Ontario, Canada (2016); Fondazione Prada, Milan, Italy (2016); Punta della Dogana, Venice, Italy (2013) and dOCUMENTA (13), Kassel, Germany (2012).

    Gates is the twelfth recipient of the Frederick Kiesler Prize for Architecture and the Arts (2021). In 2020, Gates received the Crystal Award for his leadership in creating sustainable communities. He was the winner of the Artes Mundi 6 Prize and a recipient of the Légion d’Honneur in 2017. He was awarded the Nasher Prize for Sculpture 2018, as well as the Urban Land Institute’s J.C. Nichols Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development. Gates is a professor at the University of Chicago in the Department of Visual Arts and serves as the Senior Advisor for Cultural Innovation and Advisor to the Dean at the Harris School of Public Policy.

    Serpentine Pavilion

    This pioneering commission, which began in 2000 with Zaha Hadid, has presented the first UK structures by some of the biggest names in international architecture. In recent years it has grown into a highly-anticipated showcase for emerging talents, from last year’s Sumayya Vally, Counterspace (South Africa), the youngest architect to be commissioned, and Frida Escobedo (Mexico), to Diébédo Francis Kéré (Burkina Faso) and Bjarke Ingels (Denmark), whose 2016 Pavilion was the most visited architectural and design exhibition in the world. The Serpentine Pavilion 2022 follows previous commissions by Olafur Eliason with Kjetil Thorsen, 2006, and Ai Weiwei with Herzog & de Meuron, 2012, among other cultural figures.

    In 2021, the Pavilion program evolved beyond its physical location for the first time and expanded with a series of Fragments placed across London. It also saw the launch of Support Structures for Support Structures, a fellowship program initiated by Serpentine that supports up to ten artists and collectives working at the intersection of art, spatial politics and community practice. The Pavilion program has evolved over the years as a commissioning platform for the Serpentine’s innovative, experimental, interdisciplinary, live, community and family programs.

    The commission will be accompanied by a fully illustrated catalogue with contributions by leading writers, poets and specialists in art and architecture.

    Goldman Sachs Group

    The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global financial institution that delivers a broad range of financial services across investment banking, securities, investment management and consumer banking to a large and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals. Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in all major financial centresaround the world.

    Therme Group

    Therme Group is supporting Theaster Gates’ Serpentine Pavilion 2022 throughout its full life cycle, marking the fourth consecutive year of partnership between Serpentine and the global wellbeing leader’s cultural incubator Therme Art. Founded to support the production of art, architecture and design projects with social and environmental impact, Therme Art contributes to the mission of providing “Wellbeing for All”, by which Therme Group develops its innovative concepts for urban recreation.

    The LUMA Foundation

    The LUMA Foundation was established in 2004 by Maja Hoffmann in Zurich, Switzerland, to support artistic creation in the fields of visual arts, photography, publishing, documentary films and multimedia. Considered as a production tool for the multiple initiatives launched by Maja Hoffmann, the LUMA Foundation produces, supportsand funds artistic projects that aim to deepen the understanding of issues related to the environment, human rights, education and culture.

    Design For Freedom

    Design for Freedom by Grace Farms reimagines architecture by raising awareness and inspiring responses to disrupt forced labour in the building materials supply chain. Grace Farms Foundation’s interdisciplinary humanitarian mission is to pursue peace through five initiatives – nature, arts, justice, community and faith – and at Grace Farms, a SANAA designed site for convening people across sectors. The Serpentine Pavilion 2022 is the first international Design for Freedom by Grace Farms project.

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  • Moxy Manchester City Is Here To Play As Spinningfields’ Newest Hotel And Hangout Opens

    Moxy Manchester City Is Here To Play As Spinningfields’ Newest Hotel And Hangout Opens

    With Bar Moxy the Social Heart of the Hotel- featuring illuminated artwork, Foosball Table, DJs and Disco Ball cocktails

    #PlayOn #AtTheMoxy

    Moxy Hotels, Marriott Bonvoy’s experiential hotel brand, has officially opened in Manchester with the launch of Moxy Manchester City. Located in the heart of Spinningfields, the contemporary neighbourhood hotel is operated by KE Hotels.

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    Moxy Manchester City

    Young at heart, the city’s newest hotel opening, Moxy Manchester City is the place to be for a social staycation, offering affordable fun and endless adventure with rooms from £99. Step into Bar Moxy – the social heart of the hotel, which also serves as the hotel’s front desk, where a cocktail is served at check-in, alongside the room key.

    Bar Moxy and the social atrium space has a modern and industrial feel, with local-inspired artwork, curated Manchester-style illustrations and illuminated signs across the lobby.

    A foosball table, card games and board games and communal lockers also feature in the 24/7 space. From brightly coloured pouffe seating, hidden corners, and laid-back sofas to seats at the urban-style wrap-around bar, there’s something for all occasions.

    Interior Design at Moxy

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    Featuring a light bites menu and vibrant cocktail, Bar Moxy will also have DJs playing every night to draw hotel guests out of their rooms and locals out of their homes.

    An extensive drinks menu of beers, spirits, wine, and cocktails are available – featuring Moxy specials, Got MOXY: Gin, with MOXY syrup blend, a non-alcoholic Fauxy Moxy: MOXY Syrup Blend and Chilled Tea and the star of the show, Disco Diva: the ultimate sharing cocktail served in a disco ball with Vodka, Vanilla, Limoncello, Citrus Elderflower, Pomegranate, and Prosecco. There’s also a dedicated barista counter for a coffee fix, and Grab n Go snacks and beverages available 24/7.

    The 146 stylish and smartly designed bedrooms can be as productive or as playful as needed. From plush platform beds to a fun-size workspace and comfy lounge chairs. Moxy Manchester City rooms feature walk-in showers, TVs with Netflix, open-wall closets, and motion activated LED guidelights. Plus, they’re pet friendly, so pooches can come too.

    Digital Guestbook

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    Moxy hotels are designed with social media-lovers in mind; Moxy Manchester City is the first Manchester hotel to have a digital ‘Guestbook’ wall. The Guestbook streams photos, and videos that Moxy guests have shared to the social sphere. Moxy moments are shared on the wall, which constantly changes as the social feed is updated.

    The contemporary neighbourhood hotel is a rising nine-storey build that’s clad in weathered-effect metal panels to give an urban contrast to the original façade that has been retained from the former hat factory.

    Moxy has thoughtful crew members, offering a first-class service and a whole load of fun. To book your stay at Moxy Manchester city visit www.MoxyManchesterCity.com | @MoxyMcr  #PlayON #AtTHEMOXY

    About Moxy Hotels® 

    Moxy offers a playful hotel experience for the young at heart. With more than 100 properties open across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, Moxy boldly breaks the rules of a conventional hotel stay across the globe.

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    The nontraditional experience starts with check-in at Bar Moxy and comes to life throughout its social public spaces, like the Lounge and Library, and the small but smart bedrooms. Moxy provides stylish, industrial design and sociable service at an attractive price point, so that guests can splurge on the experiences that matter most to them during their travels.

    Moxy celebrates nonconformity, open-mindedness, and originality above all – forever giving its guests permission to Play On #atthemoxy. For more information, visit www.moxyhotels.com and join the fun #atthemoxy on Instagram. Moxy is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy®, the global travel program from Marriott International. The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments, and unparalleled benefits including free nights and Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit marriottbonvoy.com. 

    About KE Hotels

    An independent boutique hotelier. KE Hotels are a small, independent hotel owner and operator with three properties in the UK. Their focus is on high quality, mixed-use services and excellent levels of customer satisfaction. The hotels operate under the world’s leading names in travel; as part of Marriott’s Tribute portfolio in Bath, Marriott’s Moxy brand in Manchester, and Best Western in Oxford. www.ke-hotels.com

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  • Virgile and Partners Designs New Luxury Third Space Location in London

    Virgile and Partners Designs New Luxury Third Space Location in London

    Virgile and Partners, the retail and hospitality design specialist, has designed the latest club for Third Space – London’s luxury health club group. Third Space. The new venue, located in London’s affluent Mayfair district, opened its doors last week, providing a bespoke and high-end wellness experience for its clientele, and is the group’s seventh location.

    Situated on Curzon Street, Third Space Mayfair makes a sizable impact with its 11,000 square feet venue, which covers two floors and hosts five training areas fitted with the latest gym equipment and designed with a contemporary, industrial feel. It is Third Space’s most technologically advanced space yet and features a face recognition entry system and UV-treated fresh air among its smart features.

    Third Space Mayfair

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    Third Space Mayfair marks a new design category for Virgile and Partners who are best known for their retail and hospitality sector design work. They have delivered an impactful and unforgettable impression through bold and luxurious design that preserves many of Third Space’s signature brand elements alongside new memorable design features, high-end materials, and detailing, which integrate an extra sense of premium hospitality and style to the superior fitness and exercising services the club offers.

    Virgile and Partners chose a palette of raw stone finishes, including slate, terrazzo and marble, and combined them with satin bronze inlays to create the luxury Mayfair look. Illuminated mirror panels and linear track lighting make the gym floor feel infinite and more dynamic while curved walnut lockers add elegance and a residential touch to the changing experience

    The reception area was designed to have a ‘wow factor’ more associated with a five-star hotel rather than a health club while sculptural forms in the furniture and staircase add elements of sophistication and intrigue.

    Virgile and Partners’ goal was to align the design to the neighbourhood and its specific affluent and discerning clientele.

    The Design Factor

    Commenting on the design, Ewald Damen, Creative Director and Partner at Virgile and Partners, said: “We had a clear goal for the design of the Mayfair club, epitomise the energetic health club environment Third Space is known for, and elevate it through an upgraded sense of premium hospitality. We selected a design and material palette that merges bold and industrial features such as the architectural metal staircase and the refined bespoke cast reception desk. The design reflects an outstanding level of attention to detail with its seating areas and dressing rooms materialised in high-end stone, metal finishes and walnut materials, ultimately comprising Third Space’s individual style with the high-end expectations of the Mayfair community.”

    Colin Waggett, CEO of Third Space, said: “We’re really excited to be opening our seventh Third Space club in Mayfair, at Number One Curzon Street. Third Space Mayfair will epitomise exclusivity and personalisation – themes which will resonate with the local clientele. We’ve selected truly expert trainers to optimise the training experience, and designed in all the critical touches of luxury that make every visit a great experience.”

    Third Space Mayfair is Virgile and Partners’ first assignment from the health club operator and demonstrates the agency’s ability to capture a client’s creative brief and deliver a beautiful and bespoke end result, regardless of industry sector.

    Virgile and Partners were appointed without a pitch and are now working with Third Space to upgrade their existing Marylebone club due to open next year.

    About Virgile and Partners

    Retail, hotels and restaurant design specialist Virgile + Partners is an integrated offer within the Imagination Group, the global brand and communication agency. Created in 1990, the team quickly established a sound reputation for their innovative and personal approach to design.

    A specialised Retail, Hotel, Restaurants and Shopping Mall design, the team operates from its London West End base integrating interior designers, brand strategists, architects, graphic/digital designers and has a presence in the Imagination global network of offices operating in the Americas [New York, Detroit, Los Angeles], Asia Pacific [Hong Kong, Shanghai, Sydney] and the Middle East [Doha, Dubai, Mumbai].

    The portfolio of work is associated with many luxury brands such as Harrods, H Beauty, Harvey Nichols,  Burberry, Yves St. Laurent, Patek Philippe, Chopard, Swarovski and Tiffany as well as in the hospitality sector with Hyatt, Andaz, Ritz Carlton, InterContinental and Oberoi.

    About Third Space

    Third Space are London’s high-end health clubs; individual in style, bound by a common philosophy: to provide outstanding fitness spaces that members feel are their own.

    Founded in 2001 with a first club on the Crown Estate in Soho, the business has grown to seven prestigious locations in central London: Canary Wharf, City, Tower Bridge, Islington, Soho, Mayfair and Marylebone.

    Ranging in size from 14,000 sq ft (Marylebone) to 100,000 sq ft (Canary Wharf) all the clubs have at their heart a state of the art fitness and training offering centred around group classes, top-quality equipment and personal training. The clubs best in class changing facilities, a healthy grab and go café called Natural Fitness Food as well as facilities which vary from site to site including swimming pools, spas, medical centres, climbing walls, and altitude chambers.

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  • New Website Design as Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach VCB Relaunches PureFlorida.com

    New Website Design as Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach VCB Relaunches PureFlorida.com

    Championing “Our Best Side is Outside”, the Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau is pleased to announce the relaunch of PureFlorida.com. The site features improved UX and a plethora of tools for visitors to explore and plan their trip.

    Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach VCB Relaunches PureFlorida.com on The Table Read

    Highlights include a direct booking engine, itinerary planner, easy sharing and a B2B section for sports, event and meeting producers that showcases the area’s venues and assets for comprehensive planning and management.

    New Website Design

    “Our site’s newly incorporated functions and capabilities enhance the experience and decision-making process for potential clients,” said the Business Development Director of Sports, Sean Walter. “The ability to search by sport instead of just venues and the addition of audio and visual elements that elevate our venues saves time and provides the next level of customer service while embodying what our destination is all about.”

    Re-designed based on data and industry best practices, additions include quick view for a sneak peek at listings without a full click, an algorithm-based ranking system for member listings, user generated content to better illustrate the destination and Pure Florida merchandise at retail.

    Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach VCB Relaunches PureFlorida.com

    “The evolution of PureFlorida.com expands our target markets, simplifies planning and conveys the essence and feel of Florida that can only be found in the Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach area. It provides an aspirational experience, showcases our destination, is easy to navigate and guides users through the entire journey, from planning and booking directly on our website to sharing the experience on their social media channels,” said Director of Marketing, Maureen Morgenthien.

    PureFlorida

    The experiential destination thrived over 2021 as a haven for those seeking a lower density locale, pristine beaches, unlimited water activities, multiple outdoor pursuits and great dining.

    “We’re thrilled about this new chapter for PureFlorida.com. As a 24/7 marketing tool, we look forward to sharing fresh content with our current and potential visitors,” expressed Sean Doherty, Tourism Director.  “The site’s updated technology and new features help harness the essence of our wonderful destination and will help us amplify the message of why ‘Our Best Side is Outside’.”

    Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach VCB Relaunches PureFlorida.com

    For more information about Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach, visit PureFlorida.com or follow the destination on social media at @RealPureFlorida on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. 

    ABOUT PUNTA GORDA/ENGLEWOOD BEACH

    Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach is Florida’s best kept secret of a charming natural paradise located on the idyllic Southwest Gulf Coast. This coastal community surrounding the state’s second largest harbor sits conveniently between Tampa and Naples. Outdoor enthusiasts will find a haven of vibrant experiences in the sun-soaked oasis of the Southwest Florida islands, characterized by almost year-round sunshine and sub-tropical weather.

    Relaxation and discovery await in miles of waterways and inland exploration trails filled with unspoiled natural beauty. From beaches to boating, hiking to harbor tours, fishing to nature paths; to sun, shelling and fossilized sharks’ teeth, Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach immerses lively locals and active adventurers in a pure island experience. 

    Most notably known for its 830 miles of pristine unparalleled shoreline, including captivating river passages, a mangrove-edged aquatic preserve and more than a dozen miles of natural Gulf beaches, the Charlotte Harbor Gulf Island Coast includes the areas of Boca Grande, Don Pedro Island, Englewood-Cape Haze, Little Gasparilla Island, Manasota Key, Knight Island, Placida, Babcock Ranch, Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda.

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