AI And Design
For the past year, I have been absorbed in the growing phenomenon of AI in design, particularly, for its use as a conceptual tool in architecture and interior design, and in this relatively short timeframe, I have seen how AI integration is set to transform the way designers will work…
Alan Presents The Future Of Cities in Prague
Alan was invited to be one of the keynote speakers in Prague this week as architects and designers gathered from across Europe for the intensive one-day Living Forum and Interior of the Year Awards 2021 (‘interiér roku’ in Czech). Speaking on the topic entitled: “A Dialogue of Comfort with Ascetism,”…
Designerati Podcast – Alan’s Interview
Speaking to Melissa Porter as part of the established Designerati Podcast, which focuses on challenging design perspectives, Alan shared his own thoughts and experiences from the world of design and architecture. Covering everything from Alan’s career and inspiration to some of the more pressing issues facing construction presently including the…
ABB LEAF Forum & Awards 2021
The 21st annual LEAF Forum & Awards in association with ABB commences tomorrow. This year the forum is a hybrid combining on and offline events. The variety of conferences, webinars and events will engage the construction industry on a host of topics from technology, supply chain and net-zero carbon targets….
Designer Mind – Alan In The Hot Seat
Speaking to Designerati as part of their ‘Designer Mind’ series of interviews, Alan has provided some insight into his perspective on design, work as well as future trends. In this brief discussion, he also talks about his inspiration, ethos and motivation to keep pushing forward the cause of good design….
Designer Awards 2020 Judging Panel Announced
Alan is delighted and privileged to be participating again this year in the judging process for the 2020 Designer Kitchen and Bathroom Awards. Its always challenging to select winners in every category, both in the initial review of the many high quality kitchen and bathroom designs submitted, and then…
Alan Discussing Design Inspiration
Alan was interviewed as part of a feature by the Society of British & International Designers about the source of inspiration. Being an architect and interior designer with years of experience can drain on inspiration, but Alan remains excited and eager to explore new sources for ideas and concepts that…
ABB LEAF Awards 2020 Judging Panel Announced
Having been a regular judge for many years on the awards, Alan was delighted to become the Chair to oversee the entire process last year. The entire panel, including some new names, has been announced with submissions due in May. Alan will be meeting all the judges to review the…
Alan & Tim at Poggenpohl Champagne Masterclass
The event, held in Poggenpohl’s Wigmore Street kitchen showroom, was hosted by Richard Anderson and Sherynne Murray. With food prepared at one of their great kitchens in front of a captive audience, we were taken through the history, processes and tastes of Louis Roederer Champagne by their expert Charles. Sponsored…
Alan & Maria at World Architecture Forum & Awards 2019
The event discussed key issues facing contemporary practice, such as sustainability and economic challenges, alongside supplier meetings, live crits with finalists for the WAF Awards and one-to-one meetings with architects and designers from around the world. With an incredibly list of key-note speakers, and meeting James Timberlane (Partner at Kieran…