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About Alys Bryan

Alys is a knowledgeable design editor who is focused on instigating conversations, both online and in-person, with industry experts which challenge, educate and advance the commercial interior sector. Her training and 15 years of professional experience as a furniture designer for the commercial sector makes her uniquely placed to lead Design Insider as Editor

Q&A with John Fearon and James Bassant, Astro Lighting

November 18, 2016 12:00 pm Published by Comments Off on Q&A with John Fearon and James Bassant, Astro Lighting

Astro Lighting is a recent addition to the community of excellence that is The BCFA and with November's theme of Lighting we couldn't have asked for a greater company to unearth some insight from.


The BIM Journey

November 17, 2016 11:30 am Published by Comments Off on The BIM Journey

At our recent BCFA Open exhibition visitors were able to attend Paul Quinn’s CPD ‘BIM, Simplified with NBS’ which introduced... Read More >


SDAWARDS FINALIST: A Bold Look for the Offices at 4 Chiswell Street

November 17, 2016 9:00 am Published by Comments Off on SDAWARDS FINALIST: A Bold Look for the Offices at 4 Chiswell Street

Ben Adams Architects are finalists in the Commercial Exterior Surface category in the Surface Design Awards 2017, with their fantastic design and refurbishment of 4 Chiswell Street, London.


Axia Smart Active work style coach

November 16, 2016 3:49 pm Published by Comments Off on Axia Smart Active work style coach

The Axia Smart Active has been designed with you in mind, to encourage movement and overall wellbeing during your working day


GROHE wins two golds at the Designer Kitchen and Bathroom Awards

November 16, 2016 3:00 pm Published by Comments Off on GROHE wins two golds at the Designer Kitchen and Bathroom Awards

The GROHE Sensia® Arena shower toilet won the GOLD award for Innovation in WiFi and App Technology and The GROHE EuroCube Joy mixer range won the GOLD award for Innovation in Sustainability.


SDAWARDS FINALIST: Love put into ‘Perpective’

November 16, 2016 9:00 am Published by Comments Off on SDAWARDS FINALIST: Love put into ‘Perpective’

Giles Miller Studio are finalists in the Sustainable Exterior Surface category in the Surface Design Awards 2017, and with a striking, environmentally green project like 'Perspectives' we can't think of reason why they shouldn't be!


A carpet worthy of praise at The Chapel

November 14, 2016 1:00 pm Published by Comments Off on A carpet worthy of praise at The Chapel

A Bespoke wool-rich axminster carpet made in the UK by Wilton Carpets, has been fitted throughout The Chapel at Beaumont Estate, Old Windsor, a country hotel operated by the Principal Hayley group.


SDAWARDS FINALIST: Stunning new restaurant in Marylebone, ‘Fucina’

November 14, 2016 9:00 am Published by Comments Off on SDAWARDS FINALIST: Stunning new restaurant in Marylebone, ‘Fucina’

Andy Martin Architecture (AMA) are finalists in the Commercial Interior Surface category in the Surface Design Awards 2017, and there's no trouble in guessing why with their fantastic offering at the NEW Italian restaurant, 'Fucina'.


SDAWARDS FINALIST: A botanical wonder by London Atelier

November 11, 2016 9:00 am Published by Comments Off on SDAWARDS FINALIST: A botanical wonder by London Atelier

London Atelier are finalists in the Light & Surface Interior category in the Surface Design Awards 2017, and well-deservedly with their beautiful window display 'The Herbarium' for Crabtree & Evelyn.


Brønnums Hus Office Club – so much more than an office

November 9, 2016 11:07 am Published by Comments Off on Brønnums Hus Office Club – so much more than an office

At one of the most exclusive addresses, right in the heart of the beautiful Copenhagen, the recently opened Brønnums Hus Office Club offers high-end offices exceeding all expectations.