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D
ecorative specialists Armourcoat have
provided the finishing touches to The
Soak, a new bar and restaurant next
to London’s Victoria Station with an all-day
menu that is built around signature soaked
flavours through fermenting, pickling, brining
and steeping techniques.
With interior design devised by a
partnership between creative agency CAB and
interior design studio MAS, the grade II
listed building retains many original features
including a carved leaf design which is now
incorporated into the bar interior.
Armourcoat’s Koncrete polished plaster
finish is used to great effect on the bar front
with recessed logo. Koncrete is an urban range
of polished plaster colours and finishes
designed for contemporary projects. The
range offers a wealth of design options to
achieve a distinctive modern look including
distressed effects or recessed ‘shutter’
markings.
Outside the building, Armourcoat PPX has
been used to repeat the restaurant logo design.
PPX is a low maintenance, durable externallimestone render system that can create
stunning honed and textured stone like
finishes for both new build and renovation
projects.
Glh Design Team says, “The look and feel
for The Soak has been designed to encompass
the building’s period features and emphasise
the incredible space we have available in this
unique venue, and the delicate leaf interior
design that has been used throughout is reflec-
tive of the beautifully carved foliage on the
building’s Victorian heritage. The space
includes four distinct ‘zones’, which enables
guests to flow throughout different areas ofthe venue seamlessly, from day to night, from
breakfast to cocktails. We were delighted to
work with Armourcoat on this project, and
the use of polished plaster finishes to the
entrance wall and bar front adds a modern
twist to the design. The team at Armourcoat
have enabled us to make an entrance with
an impact and the rough textured finish
on The Soak logo is such an impressive
contrast to the smooth concrete of the finish
on the wall.”01732 460668
http://www.armourcoat.comThe Soak
Photography © Franklin & FranklinJS Air Curtains sales team expansion
JS Air Curtainshas expanded its team with the
appointment of Loredana Groza as its new technical
sales advisor. Loredana will be providing support
and assistance in all aspects of air curtain design,
specification and installation to consultants,
contractors and specifiers. Commenting on the new
appointment, Kerry Jones, UK and Ireland Sales
Manager said: “We are delighted to welcome Loredana to the JS Air
Curtains sales team. The company has experienced considerable
growth in recent years and Loredana’s appointment will help us
maintain the responsive technical assistance our customers rely on.”
http://www.jsaircurtains.comBLANCO comes out on top at awards
BLANCO UKhas been named Best Sink Brand
at the 5thannual BKU Awards. The 2019 BKU
Awards took place at The Pavilion in The
Tower of London where a room filled with the
best in the kitchen and bathroom industry
celebrated great achievements within the sector.
“Winning this award showcases BLANCO’s drive and passion to
provide the best in quality and service standards. As the votes are cast
by people in the industry – not a panel – it’s fantastic to receive this
recognition for BLANCO and we would like to thank all who voted”
commented John Robinson, Marketing Manager, BLANCO UK.
http://www.blanco.co.ukKährs to focus on six of the 2030 UN Sustainability Development Goals
Wood flooring and LVT manufacturer Kährswill focus on six of the 2030 UN Sustainability Development
Goals: Good Health and Well-being, Affordable and Clean Energy, Sustainable Cities and Communities,
Responsible Consumption and Production, Climate Action and Life on Land. Over the decades, Kährs has
become a leader in providing flooring offering high expectations of quality, design and innovative and
sustainable solutions. As the UN sustainable development goals are recognised across global industries, Kährs
will integrate six of the global goals into overall business operations. “Kährs’ ambition is to contribute to a
more sustainable society and we have chosen these six SDG goals in areas where we have the most impact. We
are integrating these goals into our business operations and sustainability plan to further support our
commitment to offer products that are healthy, recyclable, perform to the highest standards, and based on
responsibly sourced materials”, says Christer Persson, President and CEO of Kährs Group. Ongoing sustainable
initiatives include using more sustainable internal transportations.
023 9245 3045 http://www.kahrsflooring.com