The Art of Design Issue 17 2015 | Page 89

89 Melanie makes wall works for interiors. Often quite sculptural, or in deep relief, her inspiration comes from her experiences when sailing. She interprets aspects of that lifestyle, its strong contrasts, and other natural phenomena using a beautiful, traditional metal – pewter. This work is highly contemporary and has a visual language that can be understood in design terms by all cultures. The metal is bright and reflective and the surface is animated by light reflecting off lively formed textures. Sometimes it is chemically darkened or richly coloured by traditional gilding. Works can be commissioned for specific placement in offices, atriums or stylish homes. In series or as individual pieces, these unique designs present a contemporary and fashionable ambiance for any environment. MELANIE GUY t: 01579 370916 e:[email protected] www.melanieguy.com 12 13 Baranska Design At Baranska Design we pride ourselves on being one of the most technologically advanced manufacturers of fused glass out there. We have spent almost 20 years working with the material developing a wide array of products; ranging from designer lighting through to bespoke cast glass interior fittings and architectural glass solutions. Our team of young and energetic people is led by Edyta Baranska; a designer, whose work can be found in museums and private collections around the globe. Edyta’s designs have taken part in many international exhibitions in London, Milan or Dubai where they have been positively received and often awarded. www.baranskadesign.com [email protected] | mobile +48 660 785 200 BRIO ZERO CLEARANCE FOR SINGLE RUN GLASS SYSTEM 14 Brio, the leading architectural sliding and folding door hardware manufacturer, has added to its wide range of hardware for straight sliding doors with two interior Zero Clearance Glass options. Brio Zero Clearance Glass 80 and 120 facilitate the realisation of architects’ and specifiers’ most avant garde projects. Typically, modern designers are looking to create flexible spaces that pull in light and meld with gardens, ‘outside rooms’ and views – sometimes all three. All Brio Single Run systems offer quiet finger-tip control through the combination of track profile, precision bearings and appropriately tyred wheels. For more details on the BRIO product range visit www.briouk.com 15 CABUCHON’S NEW DEEP SOAKING TUB - THE YASAHIRO The Yasahiro is a new deep soaking tub from British manufacturer Cabuchon Bathforms. Drawing on 24 years of soaking tub design, it incorporates everything the company has learned about comfort, access and function. In 1991, Cabuchon launched the Imersa, the world’s first contemporary soaking tub. Since then, it has continuously developed its designs. The Yasahiro represents the culmination of this evolutionary process. Key features include a sculpted back-rest, a low seat that optimises bather comfort, a soft headrest and long integrated armrests. These aid entry and engender a relaxed, well-supported position. The large footwell permits comfortable showering. Suitable for incorporating an optional hydrotherapy system, it comes with a 25-year guarantee and has a space-saving footprint. It may be set in a corner, freestanding or sunken. Tel. 01524 66022 Email: [email protected] Web: www.cabuchon.com