Anya Cooklin-Lofting

Apr 24, 2024 | effectmagazine.effetto.com | Anya Cooklin-Lofting |Chen Min

“Alongside October, June is London’s most important art moment,” says Nazy Vassegh, the founder of Eye of the Collector (26–29 June 2024), an art fair, but not of the traditional sort. “It’s at this time of year that London welcomes a high concentration of international visitors for the city’s consistently strong art season,” she continues, evidencing London’s resilient position as a global art hub, particularly in the wake of a tumultuous few years.

Nov 19, 2023 | msn.com | Anya Cooklin-Lofting

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Oct 26, 2023 | newsbreak.com | Anya Cooklin-Lofting

1. ‘Think about how lighting will make you feel better’ “The crux of lighting design in the home is to define the brief and separate or identify the needs. In very simple terms, it’s about trying to elongate the day and render our homes constantly usable with the help of artificial light ,” said Richard Parr, founder of architecture practice Richard Parr Associates.

Jun 26, 2023 | independent.co.uk | Anya Cooklin-Lofting

“Home bars were a breakout trend during lockdown when going out wasn’t an option,” says Jen Nash, the senior design lead at Magnet, a British kitchen company. “But now,” she continues, “as people look to adjust spending habits and lifestyle behaviours in response to the cost of living crisis, we’re seeing the home bar trend return.” For many, the home is increasingly functioning as a place for socialising, and the design community is responding to this trend.

Jan 30, 2023 | independent.co.uk | Anya Cooklin-Lofting

Every January, I revel in comforting conversations with friends and family about new year’s resolutions. These light little exchanges can also be gloriously intimate, and I love the precious insight you get into the rich inner life of someone you care deeply for. There’s something about sharing a resolution that makes it real, that gives the resolver some accountability.