The Furniture Practice

As 2024 draws to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on a fantastic year filled with collaboration, achievements, milestones, and fun! A huge thank you to our clients, project collaborators, suppliers, and the entire TFP team for their hard work and dedication. Together, we’ve delivered inspiring and impactful workplace and living projects, while continuing to drive positive change as a proud B Corp.   This year, we celebrated many highlights, including launching our first Impact Report, hosting our inaugural supplier ESG Day, supporting brilliant charity initiatives led by our team, and celebrating exciting promotions within our team (with more to share in the new year!).   Here’s to a joyful and restorative festive season and successful 2025 ahead!

Nestled between the vibrancy of the City and the creativity of East London, Alma is British Land's inaugural Build-to-Rent development, creating new opportunities to live, work, and play in the heart of Aldgate. With 159 luxury apartments, flexible workspaces, and vibrant leisure areas, the project was designed to reflect the area’s character while prioritising design excellence and sustainable practices that respect both people and the environment.   Our Living team collaborated with British Land, Woods Bagot, and operator Native Communities to deliver comprehensive FF&E services from concept to completion. This included designing, sourcing, and installing high-quality furniture and accessories for the apartments and social spaces, with a focus on timeless design, responsible sourcing, and sensitivity to the local community.   In response to the complex FF&E brief – encompassing functionality, sustainability, community context, and materiality – we developed predominantly bespoke furniture, perfectly tailored to Alma’s specific needs. This bespoke approach ensured the designs reflected the project's vision while aligning with British Land's commitment to sustainability and quality. Follow the link to read more: https://lnkd.in/gxMx-3FP Tasimba Kanyangarara Eve S.   #AlmaAldgate #BTR #BuildToRent #SustainableDesign #InteriorDesign #SustainableLiving #BespokeDesign #LocalCraftsmanship #BritishLand #EastLondon

We're excited to share TFP’s 2024 Design Debrief, a report built by our team using insights gathered from this year’s leading design fairs and our ongoing collaborations with manufacturers.   This year, we’ve seen a clear shift towards a more impact-driven mindset, with brands showcasing designs centred on sustainability, adaptability, and well-being. Our report delves into these key themes, exploring topics such as waste-capturing products, design for repair, and flexible, comfort-enhancing solutions. It also features product launches from more than 50 brands, as seen at events including Stockholm Furniture Fair, 3daysofdesign, Clerkenwell Design Week, London Design Festival, and ORGATEC Cologne.   Download the full report via the link: https://lnkd.in/eMAPyFWh   #tfpreport #furnituredesign #interiordesign #tfp2024designdebrief #designfair #stockholmdesignweek #londondesignfestival #3daysofdesign #orgatec #clerkenwelldesignweek 

Last week was a busy one for our team as we attended the FX Design Awards, Dezeen Awards, and Mix Interiors Awards North. It was great to catch up with everyone while celebrating the incredible work across the industry. Congratulations to all the winners and nominees for their achievements over the past year.    A huge well done to 5plus architects, Lister + Lister, SpaceInvader, and Barr Gazetas for their wins! We’re incredibly proud to have contributed to these projects—congratulations to all the teams involved! 5plus architects – Five St Philips, Birmingham Mix Awards North 2024 – Project of the Year, Workplace Interiors 70k+ sq ft Lister + Lister – New Acres, Wandsworth Mix Awards North 2024 – Project of the Year, Living Interiors SpaceInvader – Eden New Bailey, Manchester Mix Awards North 2024 – Project of the Year, Positive Impact Barr Gazetas – Grainhouse, London FX Awards – Mixed-Use Development #fxawards #fxawards24 #mixawardsnorth24 #mixawards #mixinteriors #dezeenawards24 #dezeenawards #designaward

December features Shelby as the star of TFP's Dog Calendar, lounging on the Konami Sofa by Fredericia Furniture.   In celebration of International Dog Day last year we collaborated with our manufacturers to create a special calendar featuring our beloved office dogs. By supporting Battersea Dogs & Cats Home with this initiative, together with our manufacturers we raised £6,500 for this fantastic organisation. Our sincere thanks go out to everyone involved!    #battersea #TFPCharity #DogCalendar #2024calendar #furniture #fredericia 

Myo New Street Square has transformed a 2008 office building into a tranquil, nature-inspired environment that emphasises sustainability and flexibility. Designed by architects dMFK, the building has achieved WELL Platinum certification, reflecting its commitment to creating a healthy, restorative space for everyone who works there.   In collaboration with DMFK and Myo, we specified furniture to support their vision of flexible, adaptable workspaces and timeless design. The interiors seamlessly blend travertine, mid-toned oak, and lush greenery with high-quality furniture to create an inviting, productive, and comfortable atmosphere. Each floor features communal breakout areas, amenity spaces, and rentable offices, with versatile pieces that can be easily reconfigured to suit different occasions and needs.   The building also features a rooftop pavilion with sweeping views of London’s iconic landmarks, offering a serene space for residents to unwind or host clients.   Follow the link to explore the full case study: https://lnkd.in/eBZQTtXS   Photography by Ed Reeve Landsec Victoria Axlund   #MyoNewStreetSquare #workplacewellbeing #interiordesign #sustainableinteriors #flexibleworkspace #WELLPlatinum #tfpproject #coworking 

We're looking forward to attending the FX Design Awards next week and proud to see five familiar projects featured on the shortlist! Congratulations to all the talented teams and nominees, including BDG architecture + design, Barr Gazetas, Basha-Franklin, dMFK, SpaceInvader, Ekho Studio, and tp bennett   Check out the full shortlist here: https://lnkd.in/g3zvDRrb   #fxawards #fxawards2024 #commercialinteriors #officedesign #newwaysofworking #coworking #commercialfurniture

Buro Happold’s new Shoreditch workspace, designed by Gensler, embodies transparency, sustainability, and innovation, showcasing the world-leading engineering firm’s dedication to circular design and locally sourced materials. In collaboration with Gensler, we selected furniture that aligns with Buro Happold’s values, focusing on reuse and local production. By repurposing existing pieces and sourcing new designs from within a 100-mile radius, we reduced the project’s carbon footprint while creating a space that blends industrial aesthetics with modern functionality. In the new office, 74% of the task chairs, 87% of the soft seating, and 67% of the café tables have been reused from Buro Happold’s former sites – a strategy that is both environmentally efficient and cost effective.   From the raw beauty of smoked cork and timber terrazzo to the flexibility of adaptable workspaces, the office is a dynamic environment where materials, sustainability, and wellbeing intersect.   To explore the full project, follow the link: https://lnkd.in/eTDaDxv7   #BuroHappold #SustainableDesign #CircularEconomy #WorkplaceWellbeing #InteriorDesign #Reuse #LocalProduction #TFPproject Charlotte Crane

This month marks the return of the annual Mix Interiors North Awards 2024, and we’re excited to see some familiar projects nominated across a range of categories. Wishing all teams and nominees the best of luck for the awards later this month! View the full list of finalists: https://lnkd.in/etGRng2d   Lister + Lister, Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM), JOLIE, Ekho Studio, AstraZeneca, 5plus architects, AXI, SCENE, tp bennett, and SpaceInvader Amy Carter Simona Macleod Amanda Marquez-Godoy Tom Ailes Rosie Anna Callanan Luke Cohen #mixologyawards #commercialinteriors #commercialfurniture #officedesign #newwaysofworking #mixnorthawards2024 #mixnorth2024 #commercialinteriors #coworking

We are excited to be part of the Why Coliving? campaign, led by Conscious Coliving, which brings together key UK co-living players to advocate for co-living homes to local authorities, policymakers, and investors. Featuring an evidence-backed report, multimedia content and industry events, the campaign aims to encourage support for the sector, increase investment and ultimately deliver much needed rental homes.   TFP is proud to be involved in this initiative alongside urbanbubble, VervLife, HUB, Bridges Fund Management Ltd., and Assael Architecture.   The campaign is also supported and endorsed by the British Property Federation, CBRE, and Cascade.   Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eX7TjUr5   #coliving #whycoliving #realestate #housing #campaign #research