The challenge was finding a way of connecting the floor plates horizontally & vertically that could be legible, related and create an experience of movement through space. The “sculpted armature” that breaks through all levels with a staircase wrapped around it brought this consistency and legibilty as one can visually connect all floors as well as providing a journey within a small space. The central concrete sculplture set the stage for a complete refurbishment of the home,  something the client referred to as “a revelation”

Circulation through levels 

Sketch Views from Ground Floor Entrance

View from the front entrance

View from the living room

Dining

Kitchen

View into the living area

Through the aperture 

View into the kitchen 

Bedroom

The Loft Studio

Concept Designer: Carol O’Grady

Design Company: designsquared

designsquared were asked  to submit a concept for a Resort Complex in the Middle East. The following is part of this submission and gives an insight into the beginnings of our design process….

Designer: Carol O’Grady

Design company: designsquared

designsquared in conjuction with Red Dog completed the refurbishment of the Insurance Institute’s existing offices in Molesworth Street, Dublin. The design centered around opening up the existing floor plan to allow for the maxium daylight and to create a large open plan floor space with glazed offices to the perimeter.
The Interior colour and material palette was kept simple with the Institute’s new brand colours providing interest within the dynamic graphic treatment.

New logo developed by Red Dog

Red Dog branding

Collatoral Branding

Concept Moodboard

Proposed Layout

Reception desk detail

Reception Area

Glazed perimeter offices

CEO’s office

Meeting Room

Designer: Carol O’Grady

Design Company: Douglas Wallace Architects & Designers

‘Experience the fine art of relaxation’

designsquared in conjunction with international spa consultants ESPA completed the design & construction of a purpose built 25,000 sq.ft spa, occupying six levels within Latvia’s capital, Riga.   As part of a development by Linstow and Reval Hotels, ESPA Riga has become a landmark within the Baltic region. A dedication to detail ensures that first impressions are breath-taking and everlasting. The considered selection of rich, natural materials demonstrates a respect for the past, whilst the use of a subtle colour palette complements the very best in cutting edge spa design. Opposing elements, fire reflected in water, contemporary design with art nouveau accents; work to create an intrinsic balance that embodies the diverse spirit of Riga.
Awarded Conde Nast Traveler UK 2010 Hot List – the one of the world’s best spas

Photographer: Patrick Butler-madden

Pool on level 1

External facade

Reception

Reception backdrop detail

Feature spirial staircase

Feature spirial stairs

Pool on level 1

Step detail

Looking across pool area, level 1

Champagne Bar

Vitality pool

Experience shower

Rondello sauna

Steam room

Roof top pool

Crystal sculpture

Relaxation Bed

Couples treatment room

Heythrop Park Resort

Enstone
Chipping Norton
Oxfordshire

Design team: designsquared: Paul Klug, Derek Adams, Carol O’ Grady.

Garry Cohn Design:  Garry Cohn

‘Heythrop Park built in the early 18th Century is steeped in history’

For the first time in the UK, you can enjoy the sophisticated, cosmopolitan elegance of a Crowne Plaza hotel in a glorious, countryside parkland setting. Crowne Plaza Oxford – Heythrop Park uniquely fuses metropolitan style with country location. A dramatic double-height reception space, illuminated by a stunning crystal chandelier greets you upon arrival. The space is architectural yet sumptuous concentrating on creating a series of unique, playfully contrasting environments. Chic, understated guest rooms featuring bespoke pieces give a relaxed boutique feel to the design. A choice of restaurants will satisfy the gourmet in your soul and whether it’s a meeting with friends for a social drink or a relaxing nightcap; there is a bar that will delight and surprise even the most discerning guest. A state of the art conference centre completes this ultimate destination; whether for business or an idyllic countryside escape.

View from across the lake

Exterior of house

View from Mezzanine into reception

Lights to double height space

Conceptual moodboard for Brassey Restaurant

Visual of Brassy Restaurant

Section of Brassy Restaurant

Feature Mirror

Guestroom

Lamp detail

Visual of Ballroom breakout

Visual of Ballroom

Visual of Conference centre

Design team: Carol O’Grady, Garry Cohn, Louis Fowler

Quintessentially Aviation specialize in global private jet charter, aircraft sales and management, with a view to accommodating the private  or business traveler with the very best service, anywhere in the world – on time, every time. With direct links to the world’s leading concierge service, Quintessentially Aviation will now be collaborating with Garry Cohn and Design Squared to create the highest quality in style, fashion and luxury design for their aircrafts.

Exterior moodboard

Exterior rendering

Moodboard for private suite | private bathroom

Private suite

Private bathroom

Lounge moodboard

Lounge rendering

Dining area moodboard

Dining area rendering

Alternative lounge sketch

Design team: Louis Fowler, Paul Klug & Carol O’Grady

Moodboard

Concept imagery

Visual of restaurant

Visual of restaurant

Exterior facade

Interior view

Interior view

Designer: Carol O’Grady, Katie Roberts

The Ozone Health & Fitness club, London was completely refurbished and re-branded to create an innovative health and wellness environment for its members. It features a state of the art Technogym gymnasium, luxury swimming pool, whirlpool, sauna and steamroom, plus two contemporary treatment rooms. It’s the perfect place to relax after a hectic day.

Moodboard

Moodboard

Main pool area

Sketch of reception

Reception area

Detail of light fitting over reception

Jacuzzi

Technogym

wc area