Last week, some of our team visited Salone del Mobile in Milan. This is one of Europe’s biggest design and furniture fairs and takes place across a whole week. It is a very valuable show for all designers to learn about new products, gain inspiration and mingle with the design community. Here’s a look-back of […]
Every aspect of a space is important, from the micro to the macro design details. Therefore, something not to be overlooked is the floor. And how this surface can be used as a canvas – made into an artwork in its own right. At AD Associates, we seek design opportunities wherever they will maximise the […]
We are excited to announce the appointment of three new Directors, one of whom will be based in our new studio location in Dundee! Andrew Porter joins as the Technical Projects Director. He has an extensive design management background in Marine Interiors, Hospitality and Luxury Residential and comes with almost 30 years of experience. He […]
It’s been an exciting month for AD! Chris Finch, our Founder & CEO and Nicola Preece, Design Director, were invited to Paris for an event hosted by the French shipyard Chantiers de l’Atlantique. The event was held to celebrate the formal announcement of two newbuild superyachts: Ilma & Luminara, which will join Evrima, The Ritz-Carlton […]
We are very proud to announce that the newest Director in the AD team, Nicholas Bone, is taking on the very brave Cycle to MIPIM 2022 fundraiser challenge with Club Peloton. DONATE HERE Over seven days, Nic and the other riders will take part in a 1,438km relay from London to MIPIM, the leading international […]
We are delighted to announce we have been selected as a winner for the UK Chapter of NEWH Top ID 2022! The Top ID award is determined by the NEWH chapter and regional boards to recognise design excellence and promote design firms engaged in supporting NEWH and its mission of scholarship and education. It is […]
We are proud to support the United Nations RaceToZero and committed via The SME Climate Hub to become a carbon net-zero agency by 2050. The SME Climate Hub provides small and medium-sized businesses with a one-stop-shop to make a climate commitment. In addition, we can access best-in-class tools and resources to mitigate environmental impact and […]
We are delighted to announce three new personnel to our design team. All formerly with RPW Design, (left to right) Alessandro Tessari, Heather McLellan and Rick Snow have all taken up senior design positions at the London based experiential and spatial design studio. AD is most known for its design projects within the hospitality and […]
Our long-awaited project, luxury expedition ship, Crystal Endeavor, has now been christened. On Saturday, June 26th, in Stralsund, Germany, Crystal Expedition Cruises officially welcomed its new 20,200 GRT luxury expedition yacht Crystal Endeavor to the Crystal fleet. The ship was christened by Godmother Manuela Schwesig, Prime Minister of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. A momentous day “Crystal Endeavor’s naming ceremony is a […]
Sleep & Eat 2020 - Sleep Set
The AD / voco guestroom of 2035 is flexible and personal. It tells a different story to anyone who stays. Using voco’s distinct branding and direction, we have designed a space that is thoughtful, fun, and unstuffy. Creating a strong identity within the shell of the room through the application of bold colours and curved, […]