Spotlight on : The Futuro House
The Futuro House is a one of a kind venue . Painstakingly restored by artist Craig Barnes , the spaceship style , prefabricated house was designed by Finnish architect Matti Suoronnen in the 1960s and is one of only approximately 60 in existence today . Originating from South Africa , Barnes ’ Futuro was dismantled , shipped to the UK and over a period of 18 months , was sympathetically returned to its former glory .
Last September , the venue landed on the terrace of Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design to host a year long series of events to run alongside ‘ The Intelligent Optimist ’ exhibition and programme .
The vision for the Futuro House is for it to be an active space , open and provocative . Professor Jeremy Till , Head of Central Saint Martins , saw the potential for students and staff to work with ideas of the future in this icon of space age design .
Historically , the sole Futuro house to grace London ’ s skyline was aboard a ferry on the Thames in 1968 as part of the houses ’ launch at the FinnFocus trade exhibition . The Daily Mail wrote , “ This object , looking like everyone else ’ s idea of a flying saucer from outer space , is the Finnish idea of a perfect weekend cottage ”.
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The Victorian Bath House
Events company Camm and Hooper has revealed that after a successful Christmas season , hosting events for a selection of Camm and Hooper ’ s key clients , Victorian Bath House is now open to all . The exclusive venue , located a short distance from Liverpool Street Station , has been extensively refurbished , overseen by interior specialists Russell Sage Studios and can accommodate up to 150 guests for corporate and private events .
The Victorian Bath House was erected in 1895 to house a Turkish Bath . The Grade II listed building has withstood World War II , I . R . A attacks and office redevelopment projects in the surrounding area . Russell Sage Studios have ensured that the building ’ s historical features have been preserved while enhancing the opulence and sophistication of the original décor .
Claire Lawson , Managing Director of Camm and Hooper , said : ‘ The Victorian Bath House is as magical as we imagined . It ’ s quirky , luxurious , fun and the ability to transform it from day to evening , seated to
Erected in 1895 - it ’ s historical features have been preserved .
standing , serious to fun is testament to the superb work by our design and operations teams . Whatever the occasion this gem in the City is sure to be a resounding hit .’
For Further Information Visit : www . victorianbathhouse . co . uk For Bookings Tel : 020 3617 9944 .
Enticing opulence and sophistication .
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