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(March
2005)
Contemporary hotel enhances old
landmark.
The Victorian landmark pub, The Crown in Cricklewood , which was historically associated with Irish navvies, has undergone a UK £22 million development, in close liaison with English Heritage. Result is an enhanced environment for the local clientele combined with a top end hotel and restaurant in an upcoming area of North West London.
The brief from client Mr Tom Moran was to bring a contemporary Irish hotel to London, and the new 4 star Crown Moran Hotel, designed by John Duffy Design Group of Dublin, incorporates the old arched exterior at the side of the public house with the interior of the hotel’s foyer. English Heritage had specific requirements relating to materials used on floors, walls and ceilings and the new and old buildings had to complement each other, whilst also being seen as individual properties.
The challenge’ said John Duffy, ‘was to create a modern building to complement the splendour of the Grade 11 listed Crown public house by creating an elegant environment.’
Guests entering the hotel through 5 metre high revolving doors are greeted by the triple height glass atrium which links the restored sandstone façade of the old public house with the new limestone building. The reception area provides old fashioned comfort in a modern style with marble flooring, bespoke design rugs and contemporary porcelain chandeliers casting a soft light on the atrium foyer and seating areas. Marrying well with the existing sandstone building, the light cast by the translucent chandeliers - custom designed and created by Diffuse in fine unglazed porcelain tiles suspended in tiers - is warm and welcoming. The award-winning porcelain Halo table lamps are also in the reception and lobby area and in the restaurant.
The feature in the reception area is a marble and mild steel staircase leading up to the mezzanine floor and down to the leisure centre, swimming pool and gym.
Suppliers include Antrim Carpets, Diffuse Lighting, Kappa Lampa rugs, Abbeyowney Furniture, John O’Connell Furniture, Gormley Stone, Longford Architectural Metalworks,
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By Shirley Barnett, PR Projects
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Diffuse Ltd
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Note to journalists:
For further information on the Crown Moran project, contact John Duffy Design Group Tel. 00 353 128 444 55
Captions for photos:
A. Crown Moran lobby featuring two custom-designed chandeliers in fine porcelain by Diffuse.
B. Crown Moran: Square translucent porcelain chandelier.
C. Crown Moran: hotel lobby with atrium linking original building to new construction.
Background information
Diffuse contemporary lighting is a dynamic young company designing and producing translucent porcelain lighting in simple classic shapes for
The unique subtle and flattering light cast by the Diffuse matt unglazed lamps is soft and warm, creating a calm atmosphere in any interior. The porcelain is heat resistant, easy to clean
and remains unaffected by time.
All lamps are created from a totally natural product, and most are suitable for low energy bulbs.
Diffuse lights and chandeliers can now be seen in private homes and prestigious locations.
Jason and Lucy Boatswain, who met at Central St. Martins College of Art, founded Diffuse in 1998. Design director Lucy won the ‘Young Designer of the Year’ in the Classic Design Awards in 2004 for the Halo table lamp.
Diffuse supply lighting from stock and create bespoke designs.
Please let us know what your lighting requirements are so we can provide samples for photography on loan, send you images and other information.
Contact Lucy Boatswain, light@diffuse.co.uk
Tel. 01462 638 331
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