It has been fantastic to see how engaged our staff have been with the art at Polar Capital. We have been able to create a real culture of ownership, with our staff actively participating in discussion about the works and making choices about the art. There is a real tangible excitement on install day and some staff have even tried to buy some of the works that we have on the walls! Working with ARTIQ for so long has enabled us to build a relationship of trust. We have been able to introduce art to the space slowly, building a gradual collection that becomes bolder and braver as time has gone on.

The subtle Interior design theme is inspired by the project’s location. Influences of Heathrow and the close associations of travel are incorporated into the design without being overt; such as the layered design on the carpet which use the shapes formed by the airport runway as inspiration for the pattern. Feature materials and accessories that link back to the ‘vintage’ age of travel are showcased in all spaces and have been introduced into signage, furniture, accessories, etc. A colour scheme of rich browns, steel blues, and polished copper cultivates a welcoming atmosphere which is also enhanced by the carefully selected artwork. We have worked closely with the Client and ARTIQ, the artwork consultants to select the most appropriate pieces that reflect our vision for intelligent and meaningful art.

Working with Artiq at Kenure House has allowed us to support local artists. Their dedicated approach to finding, curating and providing a platform for local talent is truly unique. It added a dynamic element to the project that also helped express our own ethos as a design studio.