Every year the Royal Institute for British Architects grants the Stirling Prize for the building that has made the biggest influence to the development of architecture.

The award was established in 1929 by the iconic British architect Sir James Stirling and over the years the accolade has recognised some of the most innovative buildings to date. Previous winners have included the MAXXI National Museum in Rome, Accordia in Cambridge and The Museum of Modern Literature in Germany.
Here are the buildings shortlisted for this year’s prize. more…

The Faaborg Chair by Kaare Klint

Kaare Klint was a Danish designer who was a key force in furniture design in the 1920’s, he also played a large part in founding the furniture school at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen.

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When choosing the right pieces of furniture for your office, experiencing the designs in 3D can bring them to life and aid the process no end, which is why we are proud to introduce our unique new range of 3D product videos. These simple yet effective videos allow you to explore our products in greater depth by experiencing them in 360 degrees. more…

Sometimes an invention comes up and you can’t help but wonder, “Why didn’t I think of that?”

Have you ever been sitting at your desk and munching your way through your lunch, only to find yourself later in the afternoon manically shaking your keyboard upside down to dislodge the crumbs? Or maybe you’ve even taken the Hoover to it, only to then have to take the Hoover apart minutes later to retrieve keys that have been accidentally sucked up? more…

Your office may be equipped with the most up to date technology, the latest office furniture and situated in the perfect location, but if you want to hold a big event, such as a conference, you might need to think about outsourcing to a different location to be able to cater for a large number of delegates.

BT office furniture has provided a quick guide to 5 of the best conference locations!

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With unexpected snowy conditions, recurring tube and bus strikes and the pressure to use greener transport modes, there is now a need to find new and alternative ways to get into the office. In this blog post we look at different ways to get to work – including green commuting, extravagant travel and snowy options and of course some fictional alternatives too….

Pod Car

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So what makes a good office location? It may be an amazing office building or an unusual location, an address to impress or perhaps windows with breathtaking views. Having an office in a great location usually means that your business has made it and it can be an important factor to impress potential clients or attract the best work force. Our list of the 10 best (and some unusual) office locations takes us all around the world and beyond.
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In the current business climate many businesses may find themselves in smaller offices than they desire, but with the cost of moving and higher rents companies may be looking for alternative ways to free up valuable floor space. With clever office storage solutions you can gain space and at the same time achieve a clutter free office.

Office Storage Wall

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Oak office furniture is a popular choice for the office. It is an attractive wood that blends in with both a classic and a contemporary interior. Known for its durability and strength, it is also easy to create a design around oak furniture as it can be matched with almost any colour and complement both fabric and leather chairs and sofas. For a harmonised look it is advised to buy oak office desks from the same range and of similar quality and shade as your bookshelves, oak office coffee tables and other main furniture in the office. more…

Looking for a new design for your office or feel like your office space is in need of some added colour or warmth – then why not introduce some red office furniture to the theme? Red is best used as an accent colour, with a few red pieces together with white, black or wooden furniture. There is currently a great range of red office furniture available on the market; including red cabinets, red desks and even red drawers.

Red office furniture is great for adding warmth and colour to a light or open space, it will give the space a focal point and something to rest your eyes on as white on its own can be hard on the eye.

Red Office Arm Chair

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