London Design Festival celebrates and promotes London as the world’s design capital. The 20th-anniversary edition is taking place on 17–25 September 2022. LDF is well underway, and there’s much to see and do over a few days. We’ve put together six highlights – but you can see the full programme of events here. Check it […]
We are delighted to announce we have been shortlisted for our work on Saga Cruise’s Spirit of Adventure in the Transport category in the AHEAD awards 2022. The Awards for Hospitality Experience and Design (AHEAD) celebrate outstanding hospitality projects each year. As always, it was vital to understand Saga’s project needs, the service philosophy, and […]
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 […]