Category: Articles

Archidust Classics: Greta Magnusson Grossman

Greta Magnusson Grossman (1906–1999) was an early pioneer in the male dominated worlds of mid-century industrial and interior design and architecture, gaining international recognition for her work. She was born in Helsingborg, Sweden into a family of cabinetmakers. Following in their footsteps, she became the first woman in the workshop when she undertook a woodworking apprenticeship at a young age. She went on to win a scholarship to study furniture design at the renowned Stockholm arts institution, Konstfack, and was among the first women to graduate from its School of Industrial Design. In 1933, she opened Studio, a combined store and workshop in Stockholm, with a former classmate. In the same year she married jazz musician Billy Grossman – sometimes described as the ‘Benny Goodman of Sweden’ – and they lived happily together in Sweden until the onset of the Second World War.

Read more about Archidust Classics: Greta Magnusson Grossman …

Together we can eliminate non-essential single-use plastics

Sustainability is at the forefront of Michelmersh’s ethos and remains one of its four core values. The Group continues to strive to be a well invested, long term, sustainable and environmentally responsible business.

Alongside the Government accelerating our path to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050, Michelmersh extends its corporate responsibility and governance of its sustainable agenda. The Group continues to raise sustainability awareness, accountability and the education of environmental impacts, and to highlight the importance of accurate reporting whilst setting considerable objectives. Michelmersh is committed to continuing to invest in its people, communities and protecting our planet. Through its ‘Sustainability Group’, Michelmersh hopes to continue to lead the industry in sustainable achievements, further extending the value of our products and services for all our stakeholders.

Read more about Together we can eliminate non-essential single-use plastics …

Reinvigorating hospitality’s locus after crisis

The tourism sector across the MENA region and Dubai in particular have been facing bleak prospects in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic as a result of strict global travel restrictions to help contain the virus. While the impact of the lockdown measures in some nations has been somewhat moderated by the use of hotels as controlled quarantine facilities for inbound travellers and as front line aid worker accommodation, this commentator believes there are however significant opportunities, short and long term, that hotel owners, operators and developers to review in better positioning themselves to ride out these critical times.

Read more about Reinvigorating hospitality’s locus after crisis …

Embracing the Next Generation of Retail with New Definition & Philosophy – The Legacy of Coronavirus

Retail has always been in a dynamic state of flux, evolving to change in society, economic conditions, urban population increase, and technology. Even before the outbreak of the COVID-19, retailers were embracing a movement towards a balance of mixed-uses to meet the commercial expectations of operators as traditional retail formats retracted as e-commerce grew.

The sudden and rapid spread of the pandemic has dramatically accelerated this shift in the thinking across the global retail environment: the need to adapt and survive to ensure commercial viability and the emotion and psyche of the shopper.

Read more about Embracing the Next Generation of Retail with New Definition & Philosophy – The Legacy of Coronavirus …

LWK + PARTNERS Launches ‘Red Envelope’ | A Global Source of Knowledge

Drawing from Chinese and South East Asian societies, which share the custom of giving gifts in Red Envelopes or packets, LWK + PARTNERS‘ three-part ‘Red Envelope’ series seeks to freely share thought and insight as a global source of knowledge.

We are thrilled to be sharing with you all the first issue of our ‘Red Envelope’, a triennial journal encompassing a thought based open platform exploring and challenging our built environment. The journal is now available in limited print set and digital format which we proudly have been preparing for you over the last 20 months. Alongside carefully selected collections of stories by our editor, each issue will feature a number of selective contributors tackling critical themes.
Read more about LWK + PARTNERS Launches ‘Red Envelope’ | A Global Source of Knowledge …

LWK + PARTNERS: It Is The Time of Digital Transformation

Today more than ever placing design and architecture high up on the global urban development agenda urges us to utilise technology as a tool to enhance our everyday lives. As mother of the creative arts and the stage for the perpetuation of human culture, architecture has always as sought to be experimental and adopt to change. Clearly, the way that projects are delivered is changing, but so are the way that architectural practices are run. Read more about LWK + PARTNERS: It Is The Time of Digital Transformation …

The CANVAS Design Covid-19 Protocols & Campaign

The start of Covid-19, was definitely a signal to alert us that if it not now, then when? Hence we take the humble honor of having a work culture and work space adaptable to such abrupt scenarios. Our action therapy of design implementation, has been incorporated from the very beginning of our business, and it keeps evolving with various advancements. Having a common server system has helped us massively to communicate well where as an airy green office and high hygienic standards are our core strengths too. This pandemic, has only made our teamwork reach higher pedestals of understanding and efficiency.

Read more about The CANVAS Design Covid-19 Protocols & Campaign …

Doing your homework on working remote

With more than 300,000 people infected with coronavirus around the world, many companies are swiftly implementing work-from-home policies to avoid all non-essential contact for staff.

For organisations new to or unfamiliar with running their businesses off-site, this can pose a challenge and leave many feeling unsettled. Here are some simple ways to ensure your chances of a successful transition are less…remote.

Read more about Doing your homework on working remote …