David Collins Studio
| Industry | Interior Design & Architecture |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1985 |
| Founder | David Collins & Iain Watson |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom, London |
| Website | https://www.davidcollins.studio/ |
David Collins Studio is an interior design company based in London, UK, founded by the late Irish architect David Collins (interior designer) (1 March 1955 – 17 July 2013). Established in London in 1985, the studio focuses on interior design of hotels, bars restaurants, retail premises, and residential homes worldwide.[1] The company’s development is credited to David Collins (interior designer) and co-founder and current CEO, Iain Watson.[2]
Firm History
David Collins trained at the Dublin School of Architecture before becoming involved in residential and hospitality interior design. He established David Collins Studio in 1985 alongside Iain Watson.[3]
The first restaurant interior design project taken on by David Collins was in 1985. It was for the three Michelin-star restaurant La Tante Claire.[3] Following this, David Collins went on to design restaurant interiors for various British chefs. He designed Harveys (restaurant) in 1987[4] and Mirabelle (London restaurant) in 1998 for Marco Pierre White[5], The Gilbert Scott at the St. Pancras Renaissance London Hotel for Marcus Wareing.[6] and Restaurant Gordon Ramsay|Gordon Ramsay’s Restaurant at Royal Hospital Road.[3] David Collins also designed The Blue Bar in Knightsbridge.[7]
The Studio went on to work on global projects including the John Barrett (salon) Salon at Bergdorf Goodman,[4] the Delaire Graff Estate in Stellenbosch and The London West Hollywood in Los Angeles, USA.[8]
Key milestones for the firm include:
- 1985 — David Collins’ first restaurant project - Pierre Koffmann’s La Tante Claire
- 2003 — Designs The Wolseley restaurant in Mayfair, London
- 2008 — Designs the interior of the award-winning Connaught Bar[3]
- 2010 – Designs guest lodges at Delaire Graff Estate in South Africa[9]
- 2010 – Designs the Sky Residences, The Ritz-Carlton Residences in MahaNakhon, Bangkok[10]
- 2014 – Designs Shoe Heaven at Harrods, London[11]
- 2014 – Designs Jimmy Choo’s Flagship Store, New Bond Street, London[12]
- 2015 - Designs global store concept rollout for Alexander McQueen Stores, Worldwide[13]
- 2015 – Celebrates their 30th Anniversary with a two-day exhibition at Phillips auction house, London">Thompson, Henrietta. "David Collins Studio reveals a wealth of projects at Phillips". Wallpaper. Retrieved 7 October 2021.</ref>
- 2016 — Designs The American Bar at Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland[14]
- 2017 – Designs a four-bedroom townhouse at Mount Nicholson on The Peak, Hong Kong [15]
- 2018 — Designs Harrods Men’s Superbrands department">Morris, Ali. "David Collins Studio completes art deco-inspired Harrods' Superbrands department". Wallpaper. Retrieved 7 October 2021.</ref>
- 2018 - Designs the amenity spaces at 1010 Park Avenue private duplex residences, New York[16]
- 2019 – Designs the award-winning Mandarin Oriental, Doha[3]
- 2019 – Restoration of four historical food halls at Harrods, London[17]
- 2020 — Designs Harrods Men’s Shoes department[18]
- 2020 — Designs the interior for the Nobu Hotel London Portman Square.[19]
Interior Design
David Collins Studio has been involved in designing the interiors for numerous hotels, bars and restaurants.[11]
Some of David Collins Studio key hospitality interior design projects include:
- Claridge’s Bar, Claridge’s Hotel, London – 1998
- The Blue Bar, The Berkley Hotel, London – 2000[20],
- The Wolseley Restaurant, London – 2003[21]
- Bob Bob Ricard Restaurant, London – 2008[20]
- Vogue Lounge, Bangkok – 2014[20]
- Kerridges Bar & Grill, The Corinthia Hotel, London – 2018[22]
Product Design and Brand Collaborations
David Collins Studio collaborated with Italian furniture brand Promemoria in 2015, to design a furniture range called the London Collection. The collection included tables, seating and lighting.[23] It was designed to continue the “creative dialogue” shown in David Collins’ own collaboration with Promemoria in 2013.[24]
In 2019, David Collins Studio collaborated with furniture and textile company Baker. They created a range of high-end, custom-made fabrics in varying patterns inspired by the studio’s past projects.[25]
Awards
Over the years, David Collins Studio have won various design awards including:
- 2009 — Best Interior Design of the Year by Elle (magazine) Decoration for The Connaught Bar
- 2009 — Best Bar by Time Out London for The Blue Bar
- 2011 — Designer of the Year by Quintessentially
- 2013 — Restaurant of the Year by Tater for the project “Colbert”
- 2013 — Lifetime Achievement Award by Walpole[26]
- 2014 — Top 10 Best Spa Hotels
- 2014 — The Best Condo Development (SE Asia) [27]
- 2015 — Best Bar in the World by World’s Fifty Best Bars for “Artesian”
- 2016 — Prix Versailles for Alexander McQueen, Paris
- 2016 — World’s Best Bar by Cocktail Spirited Awards for The Connaught Bar[26]
- 2020 – World’s 50 Best Bars Awards, The Best Bar in World for The Connaught Bar[28]
- 2021 – The International Hotel & Property Awards, Best Hotel over 200 Rooms for Nobu Hotel Portman Square London[29]
- 2021 – Country & Town House, The Top 50 Interior Designers In The UK[30]
The David Collins Foundation
The David Collins Foundation was created in 2016 to honour David Collins’ legacy and to celebrate his passion and contribution to the arts.[31] The Foundation’s goal is to support talented Artist|artists, Artisan|artisans and Designer|designers in their careers.[32]
Since 2017, The David Collins Foundation has partnered with The Arts Foundation on a range of awards including poetry, Glass art|glass work, film, dance, and furniture design. Each year, bursaries are granted to winners of these awards to help artists and designers focus on their research and develop their art. Previous winners of the awards include Max Frommeld, Jochen Holz, Alexander Bacyzyniski-Jenkins, Will Harris, Onyeka Igwe, and Tanoa Sasraku.[32]
References
- ↑ "David Collins Studio - ARTEMEST". Artemest. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
- ↑ "Studio Team". David Collins Studio. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Wu, Daven; Ho, Lauren. "David Collins Studio celebrates 35 years in the business". Wallpaper. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "David Collins Studio: The leadership team on legacy and the fun of collaboration". CLAD Global. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
- ↑ "Top Mayfair restaurant gets 1930s makeover". Design Week. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
- ↑ "David Collins creates interiors for new Marcus Wareing restaurant". Design Week. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
- ↑ "Blue Bar". The Berkeley. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
- ↑ "Best 10 Interior Design Projects by David Collins Studio". Decor & Style. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
- ↑ Lochhead, Gemma. "Delaire Graff Estate, South Africa". Hospitality Interiors. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
- ↑ "A Look Inside: Sky Residence at the Ritz-Carlton Residences in Bangkok". Khachi Life. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Thompson, Henrietta. "David Collins Studio reveals a wealth of projects at Phillips". Wallpaper. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
- ↑ Compton, Nick. "Jimmy Choo's New Bond Street flagship, designed by David Collins Studio". Wallpaper. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ↑ Aroche, Daniela. "Interview: Iain Watson, Managing Director, David Collins Studio". Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ↑ "New-look Gleneagles is unveiled". Hospitality & Catering News. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
- ↑ Hannam, Keshia. "Someone Just Paid $149 Million for This Four-Bedroom Home". Fortune. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
- ↑ Fernandez, Jennifer. "David Collins Studio Wanted to Make This Building's Amenity Spaces Even Better Than the Residences". Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ↑ Ryder, Bethan. "Harrods' Food Hall Opens With Interiors By David Collins Studio". Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ↑ Sokol, David. "These Delightfully Cheerful Interiors Illustrations Will Make Your Day". Architectural Digest. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
- ↑ Owens, Mitchell. "David Collins's Architecture and Design". Architectural Digest. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 Morris, Tom. "7 Interiors by David Collins That Changed the Way We Eat, Sleep, and Shop". Architectural Digest. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
- ↑ Hashish, Amira. "Famous London restaurants: The Wolseley". Evening Standard. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
- ↑ Ryder, Bethan. "Kerridge's Bar & Grill — London, UK". Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ↑ Martin, Hannah. "David Collins Studio Unveils Furniture with Promemoria". Architectural Digest. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
- ↑ "The London Collection". Promemoria. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
- ↑ Luckel, Madeleine. "David Collins Studio and Baker Collaborate on a Luxury Line of Textiles". Architectural Digest. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
- ↑ 26.0 26.1 Gomes, Soraia. "TOP Interior Designers: David Collins". Delightfull. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
- ↑ "Top Interior Designers David Collins". Best Interior Designers. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
- ↑ Taylor, Elise. "It's Official: This Is the Best Bar in the World". Vogue. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
- ↑ "The International Hotel & Property Awards". Design Et Al.
- ↑ Love, Emma. "The 50 Best Interior Designers". Country & Town House. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
- ↑ "Our Supporters". The Arts Foundation. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
- ↑ 32.0 32.1 "The Arts Foundation is celebrating six years of partnership with The David Collins Foundation!". The Arts Foundation. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
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