All articles by Amit Thadani

Amit Thadani

Long-lasting products are born form responsibility and care

Our long tale of wood begins with a profound respect for the raw material. We strive to unlock the possibilities of wood in long-lasting products and solutions for generation after generation to enjoy. An important aspect is to utilise the entire tree trunk and the potential that comes with it.

Light + Tech

Jill Entwistle takes us through some of this year’s award-winning lighting installations.

Local Heroes

By preserving the past and the places we care about, we can form a bridge of continuity from the past to the present – and beyond. Veronica Simpson takes us on a journey through a selection of these community-enriching spaces.

Obituary – Max Fordham

With the passing of Max Fordham, Britain has lost an icon of sustainable design and environmentally friendly engineering. Stephen Hitchins examines his life and legacy.

Exhibition

David Trigg walks us through plastic’s journey, from wonder material to maligned ecological menace.

Brief Encounters

Veronica Simpson catches up with the creators of Ty Pawb’s unique ecosystem in Wrexham.

Brief Encounters

Veronica Simpson discovers an innovative prototype for compact, zero-waste living in Bristol.

Shedkm / The Dance Space, Brighton

With accessibility placed front and centre, The Dance Space in Brighton’s Circus Street area provides culture and regeneration to its surrounding climes.

Conran and Partners / Taj Buckingham Gate, London

The five-star property incorporates the Indian heritage of the brand as well as taking inspiration from the building’s Victorian architecture.

Casson Mann and Hassell / The First Light Pavilion, Jodrell Bank Observatory, Cheshire

the transformation of the Jodrell Bank Observatory not only provides a transformation for the future, but pays homage to the site’s heritage.