Mini e-book sampler of Home: Investing in Design

Publisher Wiley has produced a free mini e-book sampler of David Littlefield's fab new book Home: Investing in Design. And very lovely it looks too! Don't forget it's being launched on 18 September at 100% Detail at 5pm. Check out the mini book here>

Home: Investing in Design launch event at 100% Detail

David Littlefield's new book Home: Investing in Design is being launched by publisher Wiley at 100% Detail. The launch event takes place on Thursday 18 September on the RIBA Bookshops book stand, from 5-8pm. As regular readers will already be aware, I have photographed a number of projects especially for the book. 

Jones Associates Architects house in Islington

Photos of a house in Islington designed by Jones Associates Architects have been added to the website. The main attraction is a basement kitchen/dining room with doors leading onto the garden. See the images here>

The Essential Guide 2008

Fuwagardner has completed work on the Essential Guide 2008. The 72 page guide to 100% Design, 100% Futures, 100% Detail and 100% Materials features a mix of interviews, news and trend pieces and is sent to all pre-registered visitors to the shows, which take place on 18-21 September 2008. Before 12 September, it's still free to register, at www.100percentdesign.co.uk

Falmouth School by Urban Salon

I've uploaded a small selection of images of the newly extended and refurbished Design & Technology block at Falmouth School. The project is part of the Sorrell Foundation's "joinedupdesignforschool" programme, and features a striking 95 sq m extension made from timber and clad in pre-weathered zinc. See the images here>

Now on blogger!

I've set up this news page as a blog on blogger - view it at http://gareth-gardner.blogspot.com

A week in the life...

My ongoing Week in the Life... project for the Design Council has been published on their website. The project has involved photographing and interviewing a wide range of designers, working across disciplines including graphics, textiles and interactive design. Check out the results here>