With the need to redefine our workspace post covid time, we introduce you to our vision of implementing a biophilic design on the work floor. We outline the feelings and the health benefits of being outdoors as a foundation for this design case study. Various components of a valley (a trail, lake, cave formations, etc) form the inspiration for the indoor elements of a biophilic office space.
Architect Massimiliano Locatelli’s home is a study in modernist utilitarian glamour
Come on a Margate to Broadstairs walk with us to see the incredible hanging white chalk cliffs, historical landmarks and Instagrammable beach huts.
The Aftermath of the Storm which damaged Margate Pier Margate Kent England in January 1978
Cliftonville Lido, Margate.
Westbrook Promenade Margate Kent England
The Children's Dodgems at Dreamland Theme Park at Margate Kent England
The Zoological Gardens in Belle, Vue, Manchester; Dreamland in Margate, Kent; and The American Adventure in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, all feature
Prints of Margate from local publishers 1789-1877
The 15" gauge railway at Dreamland Margate opened in June 1920 and was designed by famed miniature railway engineer Henry Greenly. It originally formed a loop around the edge of the park but due to redevelopment it was cut back to a shorter out-and-back run in 1924. The first loco on the line was No.15 'Prince Edward of Wales', originally built by Bassett Lowke in 1909 for the Imperial International Exhibition held in White City that same year. After a spell at Rhyl it arrived at Margate in 1920. It was previously named 'Red Dragon'. The second steam loco, which was larger and more powerful, arrived in 1924 from Albert Barnes of Rhyl, this was another 4-4-2 which was named 'Billie'. In 1959 a petrol loco was acquired secondhand from a private railway in Haywards Heath, having been built by Morse back in the 1930s. 'Prince Edward of Wales' was last used in the early 1960s and ended up stored out of use. It was sold to a couple of enthusiasts in 1968 who cannibalised it for parts to help rebuild another loco. The railway closed at the end of 1979. Billie operated at Dudley Zoo for a couple of years in the early 1980s and is now in private storage, out of use. The petrol loco still survives in private ownership in Hampshire. The few remaining bits of 'Prince Edward of Wales' were used in the construction of a new replica loco in 1991 which is now based on the Rhyl Miniature Railway. One of the old concrete footbridges over the railway, the one adjacent to the main station, was still standing during the early 1990s. Check out my other miniature railway pics on Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/trainsandstuff/collections/72157625...
Twelve years and £18m went into reinvigorating the Dreamland fun fair in Margate - a project meant to reawaken Britain's love affair with the beach resort, masterminded by designer Wayne Hemingway.
A 1947 Leaflet Advertising Dreamland
Dreamland and Hall by the Sea
Safari
The Aftermath of the Storm which damaged Margate Pier Margate Kent England in January 1978
An Old Photo of the Clock Tower in Margate Kent England
Bringing a fresh new look into contemporary bathroom design Gordon Vertical Heated Towel Rail is designed to warm and flash dry towels.
The Beach In Margate Kent England In August 1963
Dreamland Amusement Park At Margate Kent England For 100th Anniversary In 1980
Discover the seaside town of Margate in Kent, golden sandy beaches, Turner Contemporary Gallery and take a stroll through the quaint historic lanes.
