Lockdown Design Challenge

Lockdown Design Challenge

13^th May 2020

Not content to sit at home during lockdown, one of our lead designers, Alberto, was up for a challenge. He put his design skills to good use in this little project set by KBB (Kitchens, Bedrooms, Bathrooms) Review.

Set in response to the lockdown situation the challenge features as a special addition KBB Review's Retail and Design Awards. The kbbreview Retail & Design Awards 2020: Lockdown Special - a conceptual design competition with everyone working from the same brief.

The competition comprised two categories,  ‘concept design of the year’,  and ‘Under -16s concept design of the year’. Clearly Alberto fell into the over 16's category!

The brief was a challenging project involving a couple with their three kids living in a converted lighthouse. Mum and Dad want a new kitchen/living area and master en suite, and the kids need their own bathroom and kitchen/living area for their amazing treehouse. Money was no object, but a vision of something genuinely unique and full of creative and ‘new’ ideas was essential.

Alberto's submission was shortlisted with his proposal for for a ‘Tokyo Industrial, Futuristic Feel’ scheme. Lots of gadgets and unique features combined to create a relaxing holistic living space. A layering effect of texture combine to create a suprisingly soft, contemporary feel. The design features statement walls, brushed copper and other metal finishes complemented by reclaimed oak from the local church.