Archer Architects has won planning permission to revamp of M&C Saatchi’s London headquarters in Soho. The scheme will refurbish a grade II listed building overlooking Golden Square while an unlisted extension will be replaced by a new five-storey structure housing office space and ground floor shops. The façade will be made from corten steel, ETFE cushions, glazed elements and incorporates photovoltaic panels. The scheme will create 7000 sq m of offices and work is expected to start later this year.

In recent years 100 % Design at Earls Court had lost its sheen. Now new owner Media 10 is set to inject its trademark dynamism into the London Design Festival’s biggest event. onoffice’s parent company, Media 10, has unveiled its exciting plans for 100% Design at this September’s London Design Festival. There is good news for onoffice readers as, for the first time ever, there will be a show dedicated to office furniture, 100% Office. Calling on its unmatched design…

Anyone feeling adventurous might want to pay a visit to Guangzhou, China at the end of next month to visit one of the world’s biggest office furniture shows. CIFF – Office show sprawls over 190,000 sq m and will feature over 900 exhibitors. Marking a change from last year, the show has expanded to cover hotel and school furniture, in addition to commercial furniture for laboratories, hospitals and theatres. The show runs from 27-30 March 2012.  http://officefurniture.fairwindow.com/>    

Vorwerk Carpets has launched a new website which has moved away from the confines of product-focused presentation by taking users on a journey, exploring cultural and technical themes with equal reverence. It presents a new aesthetic for the manufacturer and a way to discover how products such as FreeSCALE and Selected Rugs are transforming the flooring landscape, and how involvement in art such as the Rapport installation by Jürgen Mayer H is challenging conventional perceptions of carpet. It also features…

The Mainepure range and pedestals from Maine were selected by SO Furniture for the relocation of Kondor’s new HQ in Christchurch, Dorset. The Mainepure range was chosen for it’s elegant and streamlined aesthetic. Maine’s pedestals provide a flexible and secure range of under desk storage. Kondor’s new offices provide staff and customers with a stylish and efficient facility to enjoy and accommodate further growth within the company. www.maine.co.uk

Office furniture manufacturer Eborcraft recently completed a bespoke order for a prestigious boardroom table. The client’s specification was that the table should match existing furniture. Working from nothing more than a melamine sample, Eborcraft drew upon its extensive knowledge of wood veneers to select a veneer from outside its usual range. Alder was chosen for having the most suitable grain structure and base colouring. The barrel-shaped table was modified to incorporate a pair of power management modules, set flush into…

The Air and Motion family of monitor arms from CMD encourages productivity, creates multi-functional workspaces and exceeds industry ergonomic standards. Designed for today’s constantly evolving ways of working, the collection of lightweight, stylish monitor arms are suitable for use in workstations, communal spaces, hot desking and any multi-functional area that would be enhanced from an ergonomic touch. Motion, pictured, is based on the more affordable, traditional pole arm but brings with it modern aesthetics, the latest features and the ergonomic…

Invista’s Antron carpet fibre features in hundreds of different carpet styles, and in order to ensure that specifiers are kept in the know, Antron have released the latest edition of its Antron carpet styles directory. Cataloguing all available carpets, the directory lists the specifications for each style, and highlights the fibre used, whether Antron, Antron Legacy, Antron Lumena or Antron Brilliance. Featuring details on the qualities of all Antron fibres, as well as guidance on selection and unique soil hiding…

The dynamic lighting of Stukkolief from design studio gervers is a combination of art and design. Manufactured individually, each Stukkolief is able to react to the shape and structure of the room, using the angles of light to accentuate or change the structure of the space. The light seizes contours and shapes, stretches shadows and creates individual, adjustable realities. Stukkolief is available in different sizes and can be ordered on manufactured boards or to be directly applied to the wall.…

Milliken has drawn inspiration from the works of some of the UK’s talented rising stars in furniture design for its latest photo-shoot for the Omni modular carpet collection. Turning to Andy Murray Design, & Then Design and Benjamin Hubert, Milliken has aligned the Omni collection with intriguing pieces such as the SD1.0 chair, Leigh side cabinet and Maritime chair. As well as supporting new talent, the photographs help to position Milliken as a partner within the creative community and demonstrate…