Design Buy Build Issue 42 2020 | Page 64

Interiors & Interior Design Fitzroy of London at The Ned Leading suppliers of high quality Artificial Plants Ned, with a carefully curated selection of products used from its stunning Portland collection. The Ned in London has quickly secured its status as one of the most iconic and luxurious hotels in the city. To ensure a five-star experience for all guests, Fitzroy of London was contracted to provide premium quality accessible bathrooms for this landmark project. The brief was to create luxury, accessible bathrooms that not only fully met compliance requirements in accordance with building control and regulations, but were also perfectly consistent in luxury, quality and style with all other areas of the hotel. Offering an unrivalled range of luxurious finishes and bespoke possibilities, Fitzroy of London was able to provide a unique solution to The Established in 2004, Just Artificial have many years’ experience as one of the UK’s leading suppliers of high quality artificial plants, trees, silk flowers and related accessories. Creating an equally luxurious experience for every single guest, regardless of any additional requirements, Fitzroy of London ensured all necessary fittings were correctly installed whilst guaranteeing perfect consistency with the rest of the design. The end result is arguably the most well designed accessible rooms for a luxury hotel in London. They have a range of fantastic options which will set your space apart from the rest, allowing you to create an indoor & outdoor Eden. Trees from 1m to 5m tall! With a range from high end to budget friendly they supply Commercial, Businesses & the General Public, offering Worldwide delivery & Bespoke builds. Installs available (to certain parts of the UK) and Bulk Order Discounts. By creating luxurious, high specification spaces that can be used by anyone, these bathrooms combine unmatched quality, design and functionality to provide a desirable retreat for customers of all abilities - ensuring all guests will enjoy the full Ned experience. www.justartificial.co.uk (01524) 858888 [email protected] www.fitzroyoflondon.com Childcare Institutions with Sound Design The design of spaces for children is intriguing because of the permanent influence it can have on them. A new online theme by Danish acoustic panel manufacturer Troldtekt explores through articles and expert interviews how good acoustics plays its part when designing these areas. Of course, other factors such as colour, shapes, robustness and finish also have an impact but so does sound. Children are noisy and active and the rooms they inhabit are typically large. Careful design considerations are particularly important because a child’s environment moulds their perspectives for the future and the development of the mind and body. School, activity and childcare spaces all affect self-esteem, performance and friendships and help shape the individual into the adults they will become. Studies such as Bronzaft and McCarthy (1975) have shown the effect noise has on wellbeing and learning - This is the reason why the products of specialist manufacturers like Troldtekt are specified to solve the problems of noise and reverberated sounds. If acoustic absorption is ineffective, discomfort and irritation will result from the reverberations. If it is designed well, the participant’s interest will increase, as many case studies for new and transformed buildings prove. In an interview with Troldtekt, the Danish education psychologist Mille Sylvest comments, “It’s very important to be aware of noise when designing facilities. Noise affects stress levels for both children and staff because nobody can endure spending long periods of time in a noisy environment. Lower energy levels, more sick leave and poorer learning outcomes are the direct results of noise.” Specified throughout the UK and Europe, the benefits of 100% Troldtekt natural wood wool panels include high sound absorption, high durability, natural breathability, low cost life cycle performance and sustainability. This high performance is recognised 64 by their Cradle to Cradle certification at Silver level. Available in various sizes and in four grades from extreme fine to coarse, the panels can be left untreated or painted in virtually any RAL colour. Samples, case studies and technical information are easily sourced from tel 01978 664255 or visit www.troldtekt.co.uk. More information around the theme of childcare institutions can be found on https://www.troldtekt.com/News/ Themes/Child-care-institutions