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Coming up soon 50th Inchbald Anniversary Talk at the V&A Museum
Nina Campbell – Interior Design
Marcus Barnett – Garden Design
Friday 10 September 2010
19.00-20.00
Hochhauser Auditorium, Sackler Centre, Victoria and Albert Museum, London, SW7.
In celebration of 50 years since the founding of the Inchbald School of Design, a lecture is being held to showcase two outstanding alumni. Nina Campbell is a doyenne of design and world-renowned interior designer with a portfolio spanning interiors, fabrics, wallpapers, accessories, carpets and home fragrance. She will be sharing the stage with garden designer Marcus Barnett, a twice gold medal winner at Chelsea Flower Show.
£8/£6 concessions In association with the Inchbald School of Design. Please use link below to contact the V&A for tickets.
http://www.vam.ac.uk/activ_events/courses/lectures_talks_tours/friday_talks/index.html
50th Inchbald Graduate Exhibition July 2010
With the unanimous approval of the Guest Judges: Henrietta Spencer Churchill, John Brookes, Diana Yakely, Michael Nicholas and Stephen Ryan, the Graduate Exhibition was a great success. The second graduate year of the Online Diplomas exhibited alongside the Decoration Course, the Garden Diploma and Architectural Interior Design Diplomas and Post Graduate Degrees.
Across all courses over seventy five students graduated with a further five graduating at MA level. Prizes were awarded to Emily Johnson for her innovative re working of Aldwych Tube station, Hermanus Louw for his Derbyshire restaurant, Simone Topolski for the take on the original St Olaves School building near Tower Bridge, Camilla Evans for her Holland Park house, Laura Massey for her Venice restaurant and Angella Bligh for her restaurant on the eastern coast of Australia. Gillian Lungley and Kevin Hosier took the garden prizes and the Online prizes were awarded, Fiona Sellers for her health club and Yasmin Chopin. The Henry Stephenson prize, specially commissioned for the Fiftieth Anniversary Year and created by Philip Lawson Johnston, was awarded to Allegra Davies for her wonderful presentation. Claudia Nelles was awarded the Interior Decoration prize for 2009 – 2010.
The supporters from the Design Profession, amongst them, Cecilia Neal, Dean Keyworth, Annie Stevens, Suzanne Trocme, Tina McFarlane, Tim Gosling, Staffan Tollgård, Hugh Henry, Stephen Yakely, Guy Greenfield, Juliette Byrne, Anthony Paul, Nicola Crawley, Gillian Chance, Charles Funke, Stephen Lacey were fulsome in their praise of the students and staff in this celebratory year of the Inchbald School.
Henry Stephenson – The Henry Stephenson Prize
Henry Stephenson joined Inchbald in 1961 as a tutor, and eventually took on the responsibilities of of Director of the Interior Design Faculty in 1988. Apart from being a distinguished artist and illustrator, Henry was a brilliant teacher, a gentle and encouraging influence who gave his all to his students and who remains a significant influence on their subsequent careers.
His support and involvement with the School is such that he wished to mark his retirement by awarding a Prize to the Student whose Presentation of Work excelled. The Stephenson Prize is therefore very special, coming as it does from a man who did much to shape the School policies in the generosity of his time and his talents.
Philip Lawson Johnston – Specialist Hand-Engraver of Glass
Philip was educated at Eton and studied History of Art at The Inchbald School of Design. He has been a hand-engraver of glass for over 38 years. He has achieved international recognition through his specially commissioned works for individuals and organisations around the world. In January 2009 he was granted a Royal Warrant to be Hand-Engraver of Glass to Her Majesty The Queen. He is also an Associate Fellow of the Guild of Glass Engravers. Being self-taught, Philip works mostly to commission, engraving anything from company presentations and retirement presents to trophies, anniversary and wedding presents.
Winners announced for Veedon Fleece Rug Design Competition 2010
On 11th May the winners for this year’s Veedon Fleece Rug Design competition were announced.
First prize – Anna Williamson
Second prize – Camille Renaud
Third prize – Hermanus Louw
We had a good number of students entering the competition, with many entrants producing more than one design. Some produced up to half a dozen entries which was very commendable. Adam Gilchrist, who is the Managing Director of Veedon Fleece, was so impressed with the entries, that he has also decided to make two further rugs, which he refers to as “manufacturer’s indulgences.” Both the students, Elisabetta Filipello Robinson and Sabina Fatkullina, are studying on the Architectural Interior Design Diploma course; the latter was a student on the Interior Decoration Course in 2009.
Congratulations are due to all who entered for their hard work; special congratulations are due to the winners and we look forward to seeing the results once they have been made.
Bill Bennette Lecture at the Calvary and Guards Club
On the 15th April the school was privileged to welcome distinguished Interior Designer Bill Bennette to an evening at the Cavalry and Guards Club, where he delivered an inspiring account of recent commissions.
The students were inspired, not only by the finished work but by the demonstration of design work in progress, and Bill’s philosophy regarding analysis of the brief and his relationships with clients. We much look forward to his return in the future.
Bill has asked that his fee be donated to The Soldiers Charity.
Inchbald 50th Anniversary Party
“Fifty years ago I was passionate about the need for education in the English Interior Design profession. I had a dream that the School I started so optimistically in 1960 would go on to establish the breadth of knowledge and the disciplines which are vital to the designer, as well as identifying the quality of achievement and good business principles without which no company can flourish.
Thus it was a joy to see graduates from the years of the School’s inception, starting with Anna King (Né Pearson) (1960) culminating in students (2009) recently recruited by Staffan Tolgard (2004), and including so many old and successful friends from the intervening years. From a Ten Week Course in Interior Decoration in September 1960, we have progressed to offering Master’s Degree programmes validated by the University of Wales in both Interior Design and Garden Design.
My dream came true and it is a humbling thought that we have indeed set standards, not only for design and designers, but for design educators as well.” Written by Jacqueline Duncan.
Overseas Experience
Work experience and internships are something Inchbald values immensely, organising placements with design studios to which the School is very grateful. This year the Architectural Interior Design students went further than before in both terms of experience and venue.
Three students from the Architectural Interior Design Diploma course took up residence in Turkey this Easter, invited by Tutor and Architect Giray Sahin to take part in the development of a prototype Carbon Neutral Villa, the first to be showcased in Istanbul. It is hoped this will lead to the building of 22 high end residential villas; Ecological Ferraris.
The students spent three weeks helping to develop the initial design and the technical detailing analysing building performance, overall building regulatory compatibility and the general interior space, working alongside Mr. Sahin and closely with the client in terms of project management.
Another student travelled to New York to take up an offer to work with Mary Howard Studios, a specialist set design and production studio. The student was heavily involved in designing the concepts for various fashion shoots, one of them being Mulberry, which she worked on from start to finish.
Successful placements at Staffan Tollgaard, Fox Linton, Grape Design, United Designers, Tim Gosling, Helen Green and Lawson Robb Associates were also highlighted. Thank you to all those design studios for supporting Inchbald students.
Veedon Fleece Rug Design Competition
Since 2004, Veedon Fleece has run an annual competition when students on all courses at the Inchbald School of Design are invited to submit designs for a rug. The students are invited to prepare their own design brief and they must show the development from their conceptual ideas (illustrated with a combination of original photographs, words and sketches) to their final, scaled drawings. The importance of the competition is that there should be no limitation on the creativity of the student. The winning designs will be chosen by a panel of judges including, the principal and two course directors from the Inchbald School of Design and Adam Gilchrist, CEO of Veedon Fleece.
Three rugs will be made from the designs for the student to keep as a souvenir of their time at the Inchbald School of Design. The final dimensions will be agreed once the winners are selected. There are three sizes and it is envisaged that the largest rug will be the winning entry. However, it must be possible to transfer the design to that size and the judges remain free to alter these sizes accordingly. The students meet with Adam Gilchrist to select examples from the Veedon Fleece box of colour swatches; the designs are scaled up and sent to the Veedon Fleece workrooms in Nepal, where they are transformed into reality.
2009 Winners
1st prize Monique Tollgård
2nd prize Lisette Norman
3rd prize Amanda Ransom
1st Prize Footsteps in time
2nd Prize Silhouette
3rd Prize Islamic Stone
Inchbald Graduate Exhibition 2010
Inchbald School of Design celebrated its end of year exhibition, one of the most exciting yet, marking the Fiftieth Anniversary of the School’s foundation. The Exhibition recognises and rewards students graduating in interior design & decoration, architectural Interior design and garden design as well as on-line study courses, with displays of their work and final projects. The graduate show concludes with the Awards Ceremony.
Inchbald Graduates Steal the Show
Chelsea Flower Show is the highlight of the UK’s Summer Season, attended by leading garden designers and keen amateurs from the world over. Each year a selection of Inchbald graduates make a big impression at Chelsea, displaying the talent and technique that has been honed by the quality of Inchbald’s educational standards, a quality that ensures their professional success. This year Inchbald graduates Luciano Giubbilei, Angus Thompson, Zita Else and Senior Tutor Thomas Hoblyn all built gardens at Chelsea.
Luciano’s debut at Chelsea Flower Show in 2009 was a design commissioned by Laurent Perrier. Inspired by the elegant sophistication of this famous champagne house, Luciano aimed to bring together art and nature in a design that embodied the essence of his client’s stylish reputation. His garden explored the manner in which linear design can create order within a natural setting, offering an effect of spiritual calm and intellectual clarity.
The design formed part of an extended living space and explored the relationship between architecture and its environment. Framed within tiered evergreen hedges and trees, a monolithic stone wall displayed an ethereal work of art by artist Nigel Hall. The hedges suggested an architectural feature, exemplifying the relationship between buildings and gardens.
Thomas Hoblyn returned to Chelsea for the second time, following his Gold in the Urban Garden category in 2008. Inspired by a trip to the marshlands of North Carolina to search for the Venus Flytrap, Tom’s garden for Foreign & Colonial Investment Trust highlighted the uncertainty of climate, both environmental and economic. The garden featured some of the largest trees seen this year at Chelsea, together with a sculptural centerpiece, ‘Waves of Change’, dominated by a nude female figure, ‘The Guardian of the Environment’.
Andrew Duff, Director at the Inchbald School of Design, picked out the key trends from the show. He highlighted the economic planting plans and suggested that we will see a reappraisal of British native species. ‘They are not only cheaper to grow; they do not require special planting conditions, nor do they attract the costs of import from Europe. Silver birch, hazel and box will be taking centre stage, coming once again into their own.’
He saw colour taking its lead from a resurgence of the florescence of the 1980s: ‘Big, bright and bold flowers such as dahlia and tulip will be shouting from a darker background of architectural foliage. Gone were the minimal species meadow planting of last year and here to stay are plants which provide us with ongoing seasonal interest together with a sense of optimism in these grey times. People will be expecting plants to work for their money.’
Inchbald Student to Design the French Ambassador’s Garden
Sarah Bradley has been chosen as the winner of the garden design competition, in conjunction with Inchbald School of Design, to design the French Ambassador’s Garden in Kensington Palace Gardens. Sarah was chosen for her design as she was able to combine French and English style whilst taking into account the necessary practical considerations.
The judging was undertaken by Susan Crewe, Editor of House & Garden Magazine, the artist Nigel Cox, Michael Galsworthy DL, owner of Trwithan Garden Estate, Cornwall and Jacqueline Duncan, Principal & Founder of Inchbald School of Design. Students were asked to create an ‘entente cordiale‘ garden design to reflect the essence of a French garden as seen through British eyes.
The French Ambassador wanted to select an English garden designer in order to mix English and French elements and create a classic, yet modern feel.
Andrew Duff, Director of Inchbald School of Garden Design, comments, “This is a fantastic opportunity for not only Inchbald School of Design, but also Sarah, as it will give her a head-start in the garden design industry. This demonstrates how well thought of the school is and the calibre of the students’ work, as we continue to be asked to work on prestigious garden design projects. I look forward to seeing the garden once it has been completed!”
When asked about her success, Sarah said, “I was delighted to have won the commission to design the garden for the French Ambassador’s official residence. The opportunity to work on such a high profile and prestigious project with the support of the Inchbald School of Design is such a good start for my career as a garden designer.”
Sarah will be working on site for the duration of this project. The Ambassador is hoping the project will be completed in time for his annual party in July.
University Validation
In July 2009 Inchbald achieved a second validation of its Postgraduate Diploma and MA level study programmes.
The University of Wales was happy to confirm another 5 year term in which Inchbald can teach and co-award these qualifications in both Architectural Interior Design and in Garden Design.
‘The teaching team must be commended this year for a quantum leap in project construct, approach and conceptual development’
- Dr Paul Bailey, Birmingham City University, External Examiner.
The school is pleased to announce that the Online Courses have just been validated by the University of Wales; it is now possible to achieve an MA degree in both interior and garden design through the specially designed “Inchbal
Alan Hughes, Director of MA studies at Inchbald, and Andrew Duff, Director of Garden Design, are delighted at the prospect of adding Online students to the Post Graduate schemes.
‘It is a logical step to validate these comprehensive courses in the same way the in-house diplomas are at present. The two interior diploma schemes are very closely related in terms of information and process, this validation will give on line students the opportunity to achieve at post graduate level and subsequently go on to MA’
- Alan Hughes, Director of Architectural Interior Design.
‘Being responsible for the curriculum for both in-house and Onlne has been a valuable exercise, allowing me to ensure the quality and connection between these two diplomas. Validation of the Online Garden Diploma will mean Inchbald reaching a new and wider audience for its excellent courses’
- Andrew Duff, Director of Garden Design.
Inchbald School of Garden Design Online Scholarship Programme
www.gardensillustrated.com/article/design/inchbald-bursary-winner-announced
Inglis Thorburn has been chosen as the winner of the garden design bursary at Inchbald School of Design.
The competition was run in Gardens Illustrated back in December, asking entrants to design a rooftop garden.
All of the entries impressed the judges but Andrew Duff, director of the garden school faculty, said of the winner, “Inglis showed an advanced understanding of spatial awareness and an obvious keen eye for design both aesthetically and practically”.
Bursary Winning Entry
Inglis is based in Scotland, so the newly launched Online Diploma in Principles and Practices of Garden Design is the perfect format to allow him to complete the six modules, take part in tutorials and gain feedback – all via the internet.
“I’m absolutely delighted to have won this amazing opportunity,” Inglis said, who currently works as an illustrator. “I hope that it will ultimately lead to a career in garden design. I find the whole process of garden design fascinating, from the design element and practical considerations to getting the horticulture right. I want to have the chance to create something enduring that has a positive effect on people, and gardens can clearly do that.”
Watch out for news on how Inglis progresses throughout the year.
Vocational Diploma in Garden Design
The Inchbald School of Design, the first dedicated Garden Design School in the world, is pleased to introduce a new two day diploma called, ‘Vocational Diploma in Garden Design’, which will begin in September 2010.
‘Vocational Diploma in Garden Design’ is a two-day a week course carried out over an academic year, aimed at students who wish to investigate garden design to a professional standard. It is structured to suit both those intending to pursue a professional career in garden design, as well as those who wish to develop their expertise as passionate garden design enthusiasts. This new course is ideal for those with other commitments and is aimed at entry-level prospective students, as the course starts from basics.
The course has been created by Andrew Duff, Director of Inchbald School of Garden Design. Andrew comments, ‘Inchbald has been at the forefront of design education for the last 50 years and we are delighted to introduce this new two day Diploma. Part-time courses are often viewed with less esteem but we are confident that the Inchbald two day Diploma will really push students to develop their design skills.’
The intense and thorough course is taught through a series of lectures, visits, workshops and projects, allowing the students to quickly develop a thorough grounding of garden design and enable them to carry out their own independent projects. The course is led by well renowned tutors, all of whom are in private practise and specialists within in their own field of work. Students will be guided through the complexities of garden design and equipped with the necessary principles to enable them to plan and realise their own schemes with skill and confidence. Tuition is supplemented by monthly guest lecturers including Luciano Gubbilei, John Brooks, Anthony Paul and Marcus Green.
‘Vocational Diploma in Garden Design (2 Days)’
£10,223 (Including VAT)
Start Date: The Inchbald Vocational Diploma in Garden Design (2 Days) will run on two days a week from 6 September 2010 until 15 July 2011.
Full course information can be found in Garden Courses