Friends & Co has a client portfolio of global design brands who come to us for strategic, effective PR and marketing campaigns
What it is — An innovative international trade association for the American hardwood industry.
Why we like it — The European arm of AHEC works with the best architects and designers to create insightful, interesting and boundary-pushing projects that show what American hardwood can do.
What it is — ARCHITECT@WORK is a specially tailored trade show with a focus on innovation for architects, designers and specifiers. The next London edition will be in January 2019.
Why we like it — It’s based on very high standards, has a clear vision and there is no other show like it.
What it is — An award-winning, Swedish lift manufacturer that has produced the world's first design-led, customisable, domestic lift, blending aesthetics with accessibility.
Why we like it — Aritco asked leading Swedish designer Alexander Lervik to design the first-ever residential lift as if it was a piece of furniture, using light and the latest technology to make it adaptable to modern ways of living, and the smart homes of the future.
What it is — Carl Hansen founded his company in 1908 in Odense, Denmark and his principles of high-quality craftsmanship still drive the company forward today. Carl Hansen & Son has two London showrooms, one in Clerkenwell and a new flagship in Pimlico.
Why we like it — Classic, charming and beautifully made, Carl Hansen & Son combines traditional furniture-making techniques with modern technology to make a product that never forgets its history.
What it is — An exquisite Canadian lighting and furniture brand run by brothers-in-law Gabriel Kakon and Scott Richler
Why we like it — The company’s collections of glamorous lighting and sculptural furniture are made in Gabriel Scott’s Montréal factory, and sold throughout the world. The New York showroom will now be joined by the new Mayfair showroom in London as of summer 2019.
What it is — Louis Poulsen is a Danish company that started in the early 20th Century as an electrical and tools company. In more contemporary times, it’s one of the world’s leading lighting companies, with iconic pieces that complement new and fresh designs.
Why we like it — From Poul Henningsen’s important PH lamp and Artichoke lamp, to the newer pieces by modern designers, this company defines quality and innovation in lighting.
What it is — A mighty yet nimble, award-winning lighting design consultancy working with some of the world’s foremost architects and interior designers in a variety of industries from hotels and hospitality, to residences and retail.
Why we like it — Collaboration, team work and improving life through light are at the heart of this world-class consultancy.
What it is — An architectural practice specialised in super-prime residential projects fronted by brothers and Design Directors Hugo and Alexander Lindsay-Fynn
Why we like it — The team is passionate about spatial flow, light, clean lines and comfort. Every high-end home they create combines discreet technology with detailing that references history and heritage.
What it is — A Notting Hill-based, creative design house known for its comprehensive and cohesive interiors, branding, graphics and original art.
Why we like it — As soon as we met Anna and her team we were drawn to their can-do attitude, accentuated by an inspirational sense of creativity.
What it is — A London-based architecture practice headed up by Sarah Wigglesworth. The award-winning practice creates people-centred places that are joyful, inventive and resourceful.
Why we like it — SWARCH has always approached its work with a clear process and its thoughtful output meets the criteria of sustainability, high quality and usability in mind, hand in hand with excellent design.
What it is — A company that sources over 600 types of travertine, marble, onyx and semi-precious stones to clad some of the most prestigious homes, offices and public spaces around the world.
Why we like it — Owner David Mayhari has passion and vision, investing in research and development to create new finishes and unique uses for natural stone for his high net-worth clients and the high-end designers and architects he supplies.
What it is — Ultrafabrics is a range of premium, animal-free materials that are reshaping the world of performance fabrics, and come in hundreds of colours and textures.
Why we like it — Ultrafabrics is a unique material. The company's investment in innovation has resulted in a range of polyurethanes suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Its client list of luxury brands spans many industries, from residential and contract furniture, to upholstery for cars, yachts, airlines and private jets.
What it is — A Shoreditch-based architect's practice, led by Andrew Waugh and Anthony Thistleton, which produces thoughtful and sustainable projects in its own neighbourhood and beyond.
Why we like it — Waugh Thistleton has experience in delivering a wide range of building types – affordable housing, private residential projects, offices and commercial spaces, mixed-use, cultural and leisure. The quality of its buildings and use of timber construction has earned the practice an international reputation in environmentally sustainable architecture and design.
