21.02.2012

Luxury interior designers Candy & Candy are one of over 200 globally renowned designers and personalities who have created a bespoke designed Easter Egg for The Fabergé Big Egg Hunt 2012.

Set to become the world’s biggest ever Easter egg hunt, The Fabergé Big Egg Hunt – which launched on Tuesday 21^st February – aims to raise up to £2 million for leading children’s charity, Action for Children, and Elephant Family – the UK’s biggest funder of the endangered Asian elephant.

Over 200 fibreglass eggs, each measuring two-and-a-half foot in height, have been uniquely crafted and decorated by some of the world’s leading artists, architects, jewellers and designers including Vivienne Westwood, the Chapman Brothers, Zandra Rhodes, Diane Von Furstenberg, Sophie Dahl, Rob Ryan, and Polly Morgan.

The Candy & Candy egg is an exquisite work of art with attention focused on combining beautiful, luxurious and unusual materials with the finest craftsmanship to create a unique sculpture. The exterior is finished in a Green Blade Bahamas timber veneer with a high gloss decorative pattern. A geometric crack in the front of the egg reveals a beautifully lit Celestite crystal positioned on a mirrored plinth inside the egg, surrounded by a high gloss black lacquer interior shell.

The Candy & Candy design team employed the specialist help of joinery firm EE Smith to bring the egg design to life. London fossil and mineral gallery Ammonite 2000 also kindly donated the Celestite crystal for the piece.

All of the eggs, which are destined to become highly collectible works of art, are available to buy once the hunt is over at three specially arranged auctions.

Members of the public are being encouraged to take part in the massive Easter egg hunt across central London. All 200 eggs have been strategically placed throughout the capital and entrants have the 40 days and 40 nights of Lent to hunt down as many eggs as possible. The Fabergé Big Egg Hunt is also looking to achieve a Guinness World Record for the biggest ever Easter egg hunt.

For more information on The Fabergé Big Egg Hunt please visit www.thebigegghunt.co.uk.

23.01.2012

A prestigious new sculpture from Halcyon Gallery has been unveiled in the grounds of One Hyde Park in Knightsbridge, marking exactly one year since the development’s official launch on 19^th January 2011.

Chosen specifically for the location between Knightsbridge and South Carriage Drive, ‘Search for Enlightenment’ by British artist Simon Gudgeon, is a contemporary sculpture of two serene bronze human profiles, one male and one female, which stand facing Hyde Park and The Serpentine, appropriately framed by the four pavilions of One Hyde Park.

A series of other iconic sculptures have also been newly installed at the development including Lorenzo Quinn’s ‘Leap of Faith’, which was exhibited last year at The State Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg, Russia, and ‘Black Swans’ by Simon Gudgeon, a symbolic sculpture which resonates with  international cultures past and present.

23.01.2012

The design team at Candy & Candy has released an exclusive preview of its bespoke Easter Egg design for The Fabergé Big Egg Hunt 2012.

Candy & Candy is one of 200 globally renowned designers and personalities involved in the campaign which is set to become the world’s biggest ever Easter egg hunt. The Fabergé Big Egg Hunt launches on Tuesday 21^st February and aims to raise up to £2 million for two leading charities – Action for Children and Elephant Family.

Over 200 fibreglass eggs, each measuring two-and-a-half foot in height, are being uniquely crafted and decorated by some of the world’s leading designers including Vivienne Westwood, the Chapman Brothers, Zandra Rhodes, Diane Von Furstenberg, and Sophie Dahl.

For more information on The Fabergé Big Egg Hunt please visit www.thebigegghunt.co.uk.

10.01.2012

Luxury interior designers Candy & Candy have joined over 200 globally renowned designers and personalities to create a bespoke designed Easter Egg for The Fabergé Big Egg Hunt 2012.

Set to become the world’s biggest ever Easter egg hunt, The Fabergé Big Egg Hunt launches on Tuesday 21^st February and aims to raise up to £2 million for leading children’s charity, Action for Children, and Elephant Family – the UK’s biggest funder of the endangered Asian elephant.

Over 200 fibreglass eggs, each measuring two-and-a-half foot in height, are being uniquely crafted and decorated by some of the world’s leading designers including Vivienne Westwood, the Chapman Brothers, Zandra Rhodes, Diane Von Furstenberg, and Sophie Dahl.

The Candy & Candy egg is an exquisite work of art with attention focused on combining beautiful, luxurious and unusual materials with the finest craftsmanship to create a unique sculpture. The exterior is finished in a Green Blade Bahamas timber veneer with a high gloss decorative pattern.

A geometric crack in the front of the egg reveals a beautifully lit Celestite crystal positioned on a mirrored plinth inside the egg, surrounded by a high gloss black lacquer interior shell. The Candy & Candy design team employed the specialist help of joinery firm EE Smith to bring the egg design to life. London fossil and mineral gallery Ammonite 2000 also kindly donated the Celestite crystal for the piece.

All of the eggs, which are destined to become highly collectible works of art, will be available to buy once the hunt is over at three specially arranged auctions.

For more information on The Fabergé Big Egg Hunt please visit www.thebigegghunt.co.uk.

27.10.2011

Guests from the worlds of art and design, business and luxury joined Candy & Candy at the Halcyon Gallery in London last night for the launch of the luxury interior designers’ new book – ‘Candy & Candy: The Art of Design’.

Celebrating over a decade of design, Nick Candy, CEO, was accompanied by girlfriend Holly Valance, Emily Crompton-Candy, David Walliams, Ron Dennis, Zaha Hadid, Graham and Emma Clempson, Tamara Ecclestone and Omar Khyami, Lulu, Brendan & Zoe Cole and Theo and Louise Fennell.

Guests enjoyed design inspired canapés by Absolute Taste and signature cocktails created by Diageo and inspired by Candy & Candy’s landmark projects and designs – including a Candy Ketel One Rose cosmopolitan and a “TC”, Tanqueray Ten & Tonic – aptly named after Nick and Christian Candy’s father, Tony Candy.

Guests also had the chance to have their photograph taken onboard the Candyscape II super-yacht and were encouraged to put their design skills to the test by contributing to the live creation of a special chandelier – a collaboration by Candy & Candy and Haberdashery, which will be auctioned next year for the Elton John AIDS Foundation.

‘Candy & Candy: The Art of Design’ is available to purchase from www.candyandcandy.com priced at £75 + p&p.

23.09.2011

London’s most prestigious new address One Hyde Park: The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, London, has been named Best Multi Storey Development at The Daily Telegraph British Homes Build Quality Awards 2011. The development of 86 apartments and three retail units was also awarded the big trophy of the night – the Chairman’s Award.

The Daily Telegraph British Homes Awards recognise and endorse build quality in construction and design, highlighting those schemes that best achieve the creative aspirations of the architect. One Hyde Park represents a unique collaboration between the world’s leading architects, designers and hoteliers who together have delivered an exceptional residential living experience.

19.09.2011

Candy & Candy has been awarded the Best Living Space award at the Design-et-al International Design & Architecture Awards for its boutique development 21 Chesham Place.

Together with world leading architects Foster + Partners, Candy & Candy created this unique development of six apartments in the heart of Belgravia providing lateral living space in an otherwise vertical environment. Candy & Candy’s exquisite detailing and creative craftsmanship is evident through the apartments.

The International Design & Architecture Awards, organised by Design-et-al magazine, celebrate the best in interior design, architecture and innovation from around the world. This award follows an earlier win this year at the Design-et-al International Yacht Awards for the Candy & Candy designed power yacht Candyscape II.

12.09.2011

The Candy & Candy designed superyacht Candyscape II has been awarded Best Luxury Small Space at the inaugural Society of British Interior Design Awards 2011.

The awards, presented at the Maison & Objet conference in Paris this month, attracted entries from over 22 countries and celebrated competitive design excellence across the world.

The 65 metre yacht accommodates 12 guests in six cabins and combines elements of 1930s glamour with 21st century chic and efficiency. Candyscape II has raised the benchmark within its class for innovative design, quality and green credentials, and incorporates a host of intricate finishes from crystal chandeliers, leather hide floors and multiple wood finishes.

07.09.2011

Last night Nick Candy was named Entrepreneur of the Year at the celebrated GQ Man of the Year Awards in London.

Now in its thirteenth year, the GQ Magazine Man of the Year Awards recognise the very best in British talent and achievement with politicians, actors, musicians, designers, and businessmen all handpicked by the elite panel of GQ editorial staff, contributing editors and top industry experts.

With his rise to success well documented, Nick Candy, together with his brother Christian, has spent the past decade building a business and a brand that represents the epitome of luxury in design and property. Candy & Candy was born out of a £6,000 loan from the brothers’ grandmother – today the company is one of the world’s leading interior design and development management firms, recognised internationally as a pioneer of bespoke and innovative design.

Nick Candy commented: “It is a real honour to receive this award and to be considered alongside such a high calibre of talented individuals and achievers.  I am proud of the brand and business that we have worked hard to create over the years and believe that celebrating entrepreneurship in this way will help contribute to inspiring the next generation of British talent.”

02.09.2011

After claiming the coveted title of Interior Designer of the Year in the 2010 Quintessentially Awards, Candy & Candy has once again been nominated for this celebrated award for the second year running.

The Quintessentially Awards celebrate outstanding contribution and service to the luxury sector, recognising brands and individuals who share the Quintessentially ethos of quality, style and service.

The 2011 winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on 28th September in London, hosted by Sir David Frost.