The Art of Design Issue 28 2017 | Page 219

219 Hamiltons Gallery Essence of Strength Essence of Strength is an exciting new British company designing bespoke and truly iconic contemporary furniture using a mix of ultra-modern carbon composites married with exquisite artisan leather finishes. The contemporary, gravity defying range of Bar Stools, Carbon Benches and Chaise Longue use natural curves to deliver inherent strength while the advanced composite materials enable cantilevered forms that defy normal design parameters and could not be built using traditional materials. Hamiltons is among the world’s foremost galleries of photography. For over thirty years, the gallery has exhibited and represented modern masters of the medium, including Irving Penn and Helmut Newton, as well as internationally recognised photographers such as British photojournalist Sir Don McCullin. Exclusive projects with photographers have become an integral part of Hamiltons’ approach of offering visitors and collectors new opportunities to experience the best of the genre. The mesmerizing designs are a true engineering accomplishment, delivering simplistic and luxurious elegance with incredible strength, a super-thin profile, and ultra-light weight. Essence of Strength enables those with a desire for unique, bespoke furniture built from advanced carbon Located in the heart of Mayfair in London, near Mount Street and Grosvenor Square, Hamiltons’ exhibitions Photograph taken by: Erwin Olaf are known for presenting unique perspectives on some of the most important photographers of the 20th and 21st centuries. technologies to be designed, commissioned and realised. Please contact the gallery for opening times, exhibition information or to Visit www.essenceofstrength.co.uk for more incredible pieces of carbon furniture. arrange a viewing. [email protected] Tel: +44 (0) 207 499 9493 www.hamiltonsgallery.com Join the Grand Crew Classé Wine Club Spearheaded by “WineChap” Tom Harrow & Fine Wine Advisor Claire McKinney, this is the ultimate invitation-only club for fine wine enthusiasts, with exclusive access to bottles and events around the world which will delight the most seasoned and/or jaded oenophiles. Members have access to their own personal wine consultant, assisting with portfolio building and sourcing rare bottles using our unrivalled access to many of the world’s greatest wines, confident in their impeccable provenance. We also invite our members to attend exclusive high profile and unique wine experiences including rare tastings with top producers and well known collectors, exclusive dinners and specialist events with selected luxury brand partners. Tel: 020 3603 1646 www.honestgrapes.co.uk/grand-crew-classe LUXURY IS
A NECESSITY THAT BEGINS WHERE NECESSITY ENDS Lucarna Design is a high-end interior architecture and design studio based in prime central London, that creates innovative and luxurious schemes for projects in the residential and commercial sectors across Britain and overseas. Design without limitation is the philosophy that embodies our Design House in the heart of the West End. We offer a complete range of professional luxury design services for private clients, residential developers and five star plus hotels encompassing: Interior Architecture, Development Management and Bespoke Interior Design. Our team’s professionalism, commitment and desire to meet clients’ exacting requirements establishes a clear and disciplined structure that produces a unique and timeless design befitting their elegant surroundings. www.lucarna.com [email protected] +44 (0) 203 574 4275