Here we will share a selection of the many articles written about the projects completed by Fuse and by the Fuse principals earlier in their careers. To read the arcticles in full, click on the relevant picture below.
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July 2011: Yorkshire Post – Hard Rock Cafe, Florence
“FUSING THE OLD WITH THE NEW IN FLORENCE HARD ROCK PROJECT
It summons up images of classic American rock and roll, but now the Hard Rock Cafe has found a new home only a short distance from some of the greatest achievements of the continental Renaissance – and its thanks to a Yorkshire company. Fuse, a Leeds-based architectural and interior design firm, worked on the new cafe in Florence, its first major international project.”
November 2008: FX Magazine – ghd Headquarters, Leeds
“CUSTOMERS VIEW IMAGES OF THEMSELVES ENTERING ALONG A CATWALK AS THEY MAKE THEIR WAY INTO A GLAMOROUS HEADQUARTERS AND HAIRDRESSING SCHOOL IN LEEDS, DEFTLY DECKED OUT BY CAREYJONES INTERIORS
It was clear from the outset that this was not going to be a regular office specification’, says Ryalls, whose team held weekly meetings with its client to discuss every aspect of design. ‘The brief… really went across the board to incorporate careyjones’ accumulative experience in corporate, retail and leisure design’. Ryalls says the biggest challenge was the diversity of the brief, how to create an office, salon and hairdressing academy that reflected the firm’s style. Says Ryalls: ‘The design process was significantly more rewarding as ghd is passionate about design’. This designer certainly knows how to make a dramatic entrance!”
November 2008: World Architecture News – ghd Headquarters, Leeds
“Putting the ‘head’ in headquarters, careyjones design for hair products brand ghd completesThe striking new 15,600 sq ft headquarters for global hair beauty brand ghd, is now complete. Designed by careyjones interiors, the high specification project at landmark development, Bridgewater Place in Leeds provides a stunning central location for the market-leading styling iron and hair products manufacturer.”
Also covered on bcoawards.org.uk; thecoolhunter.com; trendhunter.com; mixinteriors.com; constructionnewsportal.com; worldinteriordesignnetwork.com and skyscrapercity.com to name but a few.
September 2008: WorldArchitecture News – The Soundhouse, Sheffield
“Working with a forward thinking client such as the University of Sheffield allowed careyjones to really push the design boundaries for the Soundhouse. The pioneering ‘music box’ design creates a stunning piece of architecture that sits well as part of the dynamic urban fabric, respecting important existing and new buildings in the surrounding area,” said Mike Harris, Director at careyjones architects. “Furthermore, the overall aesthetic of the black rubber quilt is intended as a literal translation of the need to acoustically contain the building’s use contained within. As a practice we look forward to strengthening our relationship with the University and continuing our work in Sheffield.”
September 2007: Night Magazine – IndigO2 Live Music Club at the O2 Arena, Greenwich, London
“The Indigo2 club is one of the few ancillary venues at the O2 to be owned by AEG Live, the live events branch of AEG that is responsible for the O2 Arena. Inside, a beautifully crafted auditorium by Carey Jones Interiors has been arranged around a large stage (8.5m by 16.5m) and nightclub, which hosts high profile acts (Jools Holland, Timberland and Beverly Knight were amongst the first to tread Indigo2’s boards) and club nights – often designed to tie in with the main attraction at the O2 Arena: the club is currently doing a roaring trade in after-show parties for the likes of Prince, Bon Jovi, and The Rolling Stones”.
