Design Buy Build Issue 46 2020 | Page 50

INTERIORS FORMICA GROUP DESIGN COMPETITION: WINNER ANNOUNCED This year Formica Group, manufacturer of interior surfacing solutions and the original inventor of Formica ® laminate, launched an exciting pan-European furniture design competition. They called for budding art and design students to enter and submit their concepts. Formica Group is delighted to announce that the Winner of Formica ® Formations 2020 is Miriam Antón Ganzález from INSENIA Design School in Madrid, with “Working Station”. Now, more than ever there is a growing demand to have a practical, comfortable and stylish workspace in the home. The winning design is a compact work station that can be placed anywhere in the home. It allows for an independent workspace with ample storage when open and can be forgotten about when closed, providing easy separation between work and leisure. The work station is made using ColorCore ® by Formica Group laminate, supported on a pinewood slat structure. The ability to router and layer ColorCore ® laminate results in a unique and striking furniture design that can be a beautiful feature in any home. The Formica Group judging panel were impressed with the simplicity of design which perfectly matched the brief of changing and enhancing life. The winner will receive an ipad pro and 1150 Euro shopping voucher. www.formica.com THE FREEHAND COLLECTION BY CTD ARCHITECTURAL TILES New for 2020, CTD Architectural Tiles introduces the Freehand collection. Replicating the spectacular shading and craquele effects typical of traditional Raku ceramics, the high-impact wall tile range will create standout design statements within any manner of residential or commercial space. A celebration of colour, structure and depth, the high gloss tiles are available in seven colourways at a 200 x 200 x 7.5mm size. Whether adorning the walls of a restaurant or a residential bathroom suite, the Freehand range is guaranteed to help specifiers, architects and interior designers deliver a truly unique aesthetic. Part of the Saint-Gobain family, CTD Architectural Tiles specialises in the supply of high quality ceramic tile finishes and tiling solutions across all sectors in the UK commercial specification market. With unparalleled expertise and technical knowledge, the team works with industry leading, innovative manufacturers to offer a complete portfolio of ceramic and porcelain tile ranges to suit the architect, interior designer, developer and specification professional. www.ctdarchitecturaltiles.co.uk | 0800 021 4835 Leading suppliers of high quality Artificial Plants 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. 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. www.justartificial.co.uk (01524) 858888 [email protected] 50