Built on former Ministry of Defence land in Bicester, Oxfordshire, Graven
Hill is the biggest self-build project the UK has ever seen. It’s one of the
country’s most innovative self and custom build villages, and the 188-hectare
site will see up to 1,900 homes built over the next decade with the aim of
creating a unique community, where homes can be designed to accommodate
individuals’ lifestyles. As well as homes, there are plans for commercial units,
a pub, and a primary school. The recent Channel 4 TV series, Grand Designs:
The Street, revealed the stories behind the first 10 self-builders of the project
as they navigated the highs and lows of designing and constructing the home
of their dreams. The ‘pioneers’ were from all walks of life, ranging from
those escaping the renting cycle of London and those who long to build an
environmentally friendly home, to first-time buyers and downsizers. Each
self-builder faced individual challenges along the way, but they all shared the
same desire to create the home they have always dreamt of.
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Okuda San Miguel is one of the most prominent contemporary muralists
in the world and the first artist to team up with manufacturer Formica
Group to create a limited-edition line of laminates. The exclusive designs
by the muralist offer a new type of collaboration between art, design
and architecture. The collection is called Formica Younique® x Okuda
San Miguel and the panels are intended to be the first of many artist
collaborations to come. With more than 20 years of experience, Okuda’s
work can be found in the public spaces of 80 cities, spanning more than 30
countries. His unique iconographic language, using geometric structures and
multi-colored patterns has seen him become one of today’s most acclaimed
artists. The Okuda panels are available in four exclusive patterns and three
sizes, which can be adapted to any interior or exterior project, ranging
from small-to-large scale application. Designs are also available; these are
for interior application only and Okuda can be consulted free of charge to
discuss the project. The partnership between Formica Group and Okuda is
a unique opportunity to collaborate with an artist to make use of spaces and
create truly bespoke projects. The Younique® by Formica Group laminate
service was used to bring Okuda’s designs to life. The service allows you to
create your own pattern or design, or to capture photography or corporate
logo in Formica® High Pressure Laminate. The collection is available until
September 2019.
STREET ARTIST COLABORATES
WITH FORMICA GROUP