The Art of Design Issue 17 2015 | Page 90

90 Neon lights and signs are traditionally associated with advertising for shops, bars and restaurants, but are now becoming increasingly popular as a form of statement lighting or art for homes and businesses alike. They are a way of bringing originality and personality to virtually any interior space. Neon Creations are specialists in creating unique one-off pieces of custom made neon artwork, offering recreations of logo’s, brand names, favourite sayings, and images and shapes. BRIO: ARRIVAL OF DOCUMENT Q GUARANTEES QUALITY AND SECURITY 17 David Newton, General Manager at Brio UK, the leading global door hardware manufacturer for bi-folding and straight sliding external doors and windows welcomes the advent of Document Q legislation which includes guidelines for doors and windows in new build dwellings. Our team is passionate about making neon lighting - it is not just a job to us. With all design and manufacture undertaken in-house in our UK workshop, we are able to offer assurances of high quality materials and workmanship. Building quality into sliding and folding door architectural hardware is essential if manufacturers want to pass on peace of mind to architects, architectural ironmongers specifiers and installers – and ultimately end users. To achieve this independent quality accreditation is supremely important for the whole supply chain. Many of our clients are in the restaurant, bar and hotel sectors, with a custom made neon sign being an obvious choice for not only attracting customers to the premises (it’s a well known fact that the human eye is drawn to light!), but also for making the décor unique and personal to them. So it is extremely positive that Document Q legislation pertaining to the security of new build comes into force on 1 October and will ensure only the best and most robust materials can be used in the manufacture of sliding and bifolding doors and windows. Contact us for more information - 01204 655866 www.briouk.com www.neoncreations.co.uk 16 The Ins and Outs of a Revolving Door 18 The chances are as a pedestrian and a building user, you’ve been through a few revolving doors in your lifetime. The revolving door is a common sight amongst larger commercial buildings and in many places where there is a high foot fall. 19 The revolving door, usually consists of three or four doors known as wings which are spaced at an eqi-distance from each other around a central shaft. These wings rotate in a circle inside of a cylinder. The size of the cylinder can vary from small, allowing for just enough space for a single user to a larger size which allows enough room for several people, pushchairs or luggage to fit in. T +44 (0)1233 505 957 E [email protected] LAYING A FOUNDATION FOR BEAUTIFUL THINKING: INTERFACE INTRODUCES THREE NEW NATURE-INSPIRED COLLECTIONS As part of its campaign to lay ‘A Foundation for Beautiful Thinking’, global modular flooring manufacturer, Interface, has unveiled three global collections influenced by nature’s ability to inspire and energise. Equal Measure™, Narratives™ and Near & Far™ embrace biophilic design to stunning effect, using subtle, natural analogues to create restorative spaces that help promote well-being. For more information, visit www.beautifulthinkers.com and join the conversation online with #BeautifulThinkers via @ Human_Spaces.