Sybarite UK Ltd.

Profile of Sybarite UK Ltd.

Business Name

Sybarite UK Ltd.

Location

United Kingdom

Services

Architecture, Furniture Design

Website

http://www.sybarite-uk.com

[L-R] Torquil McIntosh and Simon Mitchell

Principal(s)

Simon Mitchell (born 1971)

• BA(hons), Greenwich University, London,1992
• Dip(hons) Arch, Greenwich University, London, 1995

Torquil McIntosh (born 1973)

• Architecte, Beaux-Arts, Paris, 1998
• University of Edinburgh, 1995-96
• Beaux-Arts, Paris, 1992-95

Nicola Hawkins (born 1973)

• BA(hons) Arch., Manchester University, 1996
• Bartlett, University College London, 1998-2000
• University of North London, 2002

Philosophy

Sybarite is an architectural and design practice that aims to tease all of the human senses and to sculpt architecture into the living environment in which it exists, whilst retaining complete functionality. The practice draws its passion and inspiration from organic forms in nature as well as technologies transferred from other industries. Striking a balance between actual projects and experimental projects is crucial to enable them to remain at the top of their game.

Sybarite was formed by Torquil McIntosh and Simon Mitchell in February 2002. Torquil and Simon met whilst working at Future Systems and quickly realised that they had matching design dreams. Both believe design can and should fulfill the twin briefs of functionality and pleasure and that there should be no boundaries between art, sculpture and architecture. The word 'Sybarite' encapsulates their design - voluptuous, luxurious and pleasurable.

Background

• Founded: 2002
• Offices: 1
• Design team: 5

Key projects

• Marni-Aoyama, Tokyo, Japan, completed March 2007, retail-flagship, couture
• Villa Moda-Al Manshar, Kuwait, 2006-opens January 2008, luxury department store
• Apartment Refurbishment-Brook Green, London, England, 2006-07, single family home
• Marni-Madrid, Spain, completed April 2006, retail-flagship, couture
• Marni-Milan, Italy, completed January 2005, retail-flagship, couture
• Cox & Power, London, England, completed October 2004, retail-jewelry
• Guys & Dolls, London, England, completed September 2004, retail-children's
• Marni-Sloane Street, London, England, completed August 2003, retail-flagship, couture
• Apeiron Hotel, Dubai, UAE, conceptual, 7-star hotel
• Treehouse, conceptual, luxurious, eco-friendly, modular single family home

Key publications

• Marni Aoyama, Interior Design, October 2007
• Marni Aoyama, Domus, September 2007
• Apeiron Hotel, Emirates Today, 19 September 2007
• 'Second Homes with a Conscience' (Treehouse), Coast, Apr-May 2007
• Cox & Power, Elle US, April 2005
• Cox & Power, Blueprint, March 2005
• Marni-Aoyama, Icon, June 2007
• Ultimate Shop Design (includes Marni Sloane Street, Cox & Power), published by teNeues, May 2006
• Marni Los Angeles, Marni Sloane Street, Marni Milan, Retail Design, August 2006
• Guys & Dolls interior, Retail Design, September 2006