We are delighted to inform you that we have been commissioned
to design a kiosk for Opposite, a soon to be in demand coffee place that will
be located in the picturesque surroundings of the Victoria Quarter in the heart
of Leeds.
The Victoria Quarter was originally designed by architect
Frank Matcham. He used rich marbles, gilded mosaics, handsome cast and wrought
iron, as well as carved and polished mahogany and teak, to create two streets,
two arcades and the Empire Theatre (now Harvey Nichols).
Today Matcham's work
has been restored to its original splendour. If you manage to avoid the
flashing pompous fancy shops and hordes of tourists taking random pictures of
shop windows, just look up and you'll see the most beautiful architectural
ornaments glowing with decorations, mosaics, gorgeous little alleyways and
floral balconies.
The design of the kiosk will respect the vision of Matcham
and it'll be in line with the architectural and visual choices that he
dictated. Soon you'll see the result of this humongous project!
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