NEWSWORTHY
STYLISH WALLCOVERING
RANGE FROM LEMON
So often aesthetics come at the
cost of performance or practicality,
and in architectural and interior
design it’s hard to find products
that tick the boxes of both looking
good and long lasting.
The
Kyoto
wallcovering
from
Lemon is such a product. High-
performance
in
terms
of
its
engineering, it’s also high-design.
Additionally a neutral but textured
and elevated aesthetic lends it
well
with
to
endless
flooring
combinations
and
furniture,
allowing you to reimagine your
spaces by considering the inter-
OLD MUTUAL WEALTH GETS A SLEEK OFFICE REDESIGN
IHBAZA, sister company to Inhouse Design Studio, was tasked with refreshing the office
space of Old Mutual Wealth, an 11,000m 2 , five-floor fit out. The brief sought an interior
upscale that repurposed and preserved as much of the existing services and infrastructure
as possible. The result is a sleek and contemporary office space that boasts improved
functionality and five floors, each with their own aesthetic identity.
The ground floor functions exclusively as a client-facing space and exudes a sense of
high- end luxury and opulence. A monochromatic colour palette is broken by pops of gold,
copper blue and plum – Old Mutual Wealth’s new brand colours – while touches of living
greenery add a softness to an otherwise chic-formal space.
The 1st to 4th floors are workspaces. There is a distinct move away from traditional offices
to open-plan workspaces. The open-plan setting of these floors boast a host of functional
meeting spaces that cater for varying needs; formal enclosed rooms afford privacy for both
large and small meetings, while open-plan breakaway lounges illuminated by statement
pendant lights offer a more informal setting. Because the workspace floors have the same
layout, we gave each floor a unique identity expressed through accent colours and patterns.
These are expressed through custom vinyls set on glass glazing panels and wallpapers in
the various brand colours.
A key part of the brief was to incorporate the concept of ‘Eco Design’. This means
designing with the environment in mind. To satisfy this aspect of the brief we used products
and materials that are considered environmentally friendly. For example, we traded marble
for a Corian marble replica, which is a more eco-friendly alternative. This was used for the
reception desk on the ground floor. From the carpets in the workspaces to the adhesive used
to install the tiles, we took special care to incorporate eco-friendly materials and products.
We also recycled as much of the old materials (aluminium, glass) in the office as possible,
and donated other materials instead of throwing them away.
Adding to the environmentally friendly aspect of the office space, smart technological
systems that afford ultimate ease of use, such as power-integrated tables/panels and daylight-
harvesting lighting systems, which reduces the office’s energy consumption, complete this
modernised office space. www.ihbaza.com
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action between all dimensions
and surfaces.
This innovative range has a tactile,
even delicate look – almost textile
like – which belies a tough and
easy to clean nature. Ideal for
use in high-traffic areas where
hardwearing is a non-negotiable
quality, Kyoto also imparts an
understated sophistication via the
subtle woven texture and low-key
but elegant tones. It is available in
seven different shades.
Aside from its visual and practical
strengths,
Kyoto
also
comes
with environmental benefits. It
is an LEED contributing product
(Leadership
in
Environmental
100%
recyclable,
Phthalate free
compliant (a
regulation
Energy
Design)
is
A+ certified,
and REACH
European
that
and
and
restricts
union
the
levels of chemical substances in
imported products). Kyoto comes
with a 2-year warranty.
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