To view a PDF version of specially commissioned advert for the Summer issue of the RWA magazine, please click here

To view a PDF version of The Bristol Magazine PR feature, please click here

To view a PDF version of the Eames Lounge Chair advert appearing in various magazines, please click here

To view a PDF version of the Summer Offers advert appearing in various magazines, please click here

To view a PDF version of the Clifton Times and The Bristol Man PR feature, please click here

To view a PDF version of the Clifton Life Editorial feature ‘On the Up: Bristol’s New Businesses’, please click here

To view a PDF version of the Fritz Hansen Free Footstool advert appearing in various magazines, please click here

The theme of the ads mirror that of the Sphere brand by combining beautiful pieces of designer furniture with the provenance of the actual designers.

We can’t wait to open our doors to you all on the 9th April.

Despite the impact of the recession, our tastes are becoming increasingly stylised as the influence of glossy magazines, stylised TV shows and super slick websites shape our awareness of what is possible and indeed available. In terms of interior design and furniture, a mass audience is now aware of Charles & Ray Eames, Verner Panton and Arne Jacobsen as their ‘designer classics’ adorn the pages of Elle Decoration, the sets of ‘Mad Men’ or the shimmering pages of www.thecoolhunter.net and almost every edition of The Sunday Times ‘Style’ supplement.

The products themselves are of course uber-cool what with our retro obsession and provide the foundation for newer high-end brands such as Moroso, Porada and Natuzzi to flourish; lower down the social pecking order, Habitat and Dwell produce more affordable versions of the same products, but they are essentially selling the same lifestyle-driven dream.

These trends primarily stem from the office design world which has been utilising classic furniture designs for decades. The growth of companies such as Fritz Hansen and Vitra has established a licensing network whereby both the contract and domestic markets can access a vast back-catalogue of contemporary furniture for either home or office which have revitalised the pioneering achievements of the aforementioned designers.

Of course the office design industry itself is anything but static as corporate clients demand ever more innovative environments for their staff. When I look at the images from some of 3Sphere’s recent furniture projects, one just marvels at the vision that underpins the technicolour wonder that is The Guardian’s new offices in Kings Place, or the sheer understated elegance of Orrick’s cappuccino dreamscape, both located in London.

These striking interiors simply must have a profound impact on the respective brands themselves and indeed the actual performance of the people privileged to work in such places. They are statements of a company’s dynamic and intent; they mirror the aspirations of the actual business and ooze a glamorous confidence that lies at the very epicentre of most genuine brands. It is no coincidence that Prada and Gucci opened stores in the heart of Canary Wharf!

I make no apology for blatantly championing 3Sphere in this post. They too are a driven and ambitious company despite being less than five years old. I have had the pleasure of witnessing the business evolve from close quarters and they are now at a pivotal point in their history. The platform has been established for a concerted push into the very highest echelons of office design as their portfolio proves what they can do.

I encourage you to take a look at the 3Sphere site in detail and take a minute to imagine exactly what is involved for the company to deliver projects of such quality time and time again. The combination of exceptional design, stunning furniture and flawless project execution is the essence of the 3Sphere brand which is, absolutely, of the moment.

It was the third time this prestigious event had been held and the teams taking part represented Burston Cook Associates, Tuffin Ferraby Taylor LLP, Savills, Workham European Property, Colliers International and GVA Grimley.

Amtico kindly sponsored the vibrant polo shirts and were represented by Helen Tullet (pictured below) who formed a team with 3Sphere’s Andrew Ford.

In between lashings of Pimms and an English cream tea to die for, the cut and thrust of the competition took hold with many keenly-fought matches.

However, the pairing of Dominic White from Workham (below left) and Paul Williams from Savills (below right) finally emerged victorious and will hold the trophy for a year.

With perfect weather and Babington House looking an absolute picture, everyone had a fabulous day in the heart of the Somerset countryside.