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Allison Pike Creates Islington Pub Lounge & Garden…
There is a new destination on Upper Street Islington: Allison Pike have just re-designed the Vineyard for Barracuda Group. After a quick but effective refurbishment the pub has a new stylish and fun atmosphere. Contemporary and edgy décor are used in various spaces divided up by the use of subtle frames and arches. Earthy natural materials expressing the history of the building are contrasted against modern fixtures and shiny fabrics.
Inspiration is drawn from the present day with contemporary details in screens, furniture, padded wall panels and bar front. 1940´s pin ups sit next to a circular 1970´s booth with city skyline behind, while a Rubik´s cube sits as a table. Retro themed furniture uses fabrics such as Dralon to add to the shabby chic. Comfortable leather fixed seating contrasts with the exposed original brickwork behind.
Overall the feel is vibrant, exciting and yet unpretentious, appealing to a wide customer profile of local Islingtonians, party groups and office workers. Outside is the best garden in the area, also given a contemporary twist with ball chairs, timber decking seating and a new pergola shelter.
Allison Pike sourced all the artwork, furniture and finishes as well as planning out the spatial arrangements and shopfitting details. New signage utilises stripped down open fronted white letters with exposed light bulb illumination. The new offer is summed up with the strapline of "Pub Lounge Garden" used in the bespoke signs.
Rated **** by www.viewlondon.co.uk "prepare yourself for a visual avalanche"
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Manchester Pub Venue Transformed
Allison Pike have completed a complete transformation of 256 Wilmslow Road Manchester for Hydes Brewery into a contemporary pub and venue. Prominently positioned at the heart of Fallowfield, opposite Owens Park, the new stylish Bar & Kitchen has been developed to appeal to students, academics as well as the locals of Fallowfield and beyond.
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Allison Pike completes 40,000th Room. Premier Inn Chester handed over.
The new 120 bedroom Premier Inn at Chester is the latest new build hotel that Allison Pike have completed for the successful national chain. Situated within a Conservation Area within the historic city centre, the hotel is well situated for business users and tourists alike and comprises a bespoke design for this irregular triangular site.
Holiday Inn – London Chessington…
Allison Pike have completed their largest contract to date with the handover of the new 150 bedroom Holiday Inn London Chessington. The project took around 12 months to design and a further year to construct .
Big Blue Hotel, Ocean Boulevard – Blackpool…
Blackpool has a new landmark building on the South Shore. Designed by Allison Pike for the Blackpool Pleasure Beach Company, the striking new Big Blue Hotel has created a storm of interest. Featured on TV as well as Sleeper, FX and GS Magazine, the new hotel was procured under a design and build contract with Multibuild acting as main contractor.
The Watson House – East Bridgeford…
Allison Pike have won the prestigious Daily Telegraph / Homebuilding and Renovating House of the Year Award for 2002. In the words of the Telegraph "Sheer Brilliance!… One memorably beautiful family home outshone all others and won the unanimous support of the judges".
Albert Dock Liverpool – Premier Lodge…
Allison Pike have designed the most distinctive Premier Lodge budget hotel in the UK in a £3.5 million conversion of a Grade 1 Listed Building located in Liverpool's world famous Albert Dock.
HPJ Jewellers…
High Street jewellery chain, HPJ, have selected Allison Pike, Architects and Interior Designers, to undertake a complete redesign of their stores' identity. The commission involved a complete appraisal and assessment of what customer perception was of a typical HPJ store.
Square One – Halifax for Lofthome Limited…
Located in the heart of Halifax, the scheme represents town centre living at its best. Situated between the Piece Hall and the Parish Church, the former warehouse building known as Causeway House nestles into the hillside with spectacular views.
