About Ardour

History

Tenacious creatives inspiring a beautiful world.

Much​ ​like​ ​the​ ​studio’s​ ​aesthetic,​ ​the​ ​formation​ ​of​ ​Ardour​ ​was​ ​an​ ​organic​ ​process.​ ​After​ ​joining forces​ ​on​ ​an​ ​interior​ ​design​ ​project​ ​for​ ​a​ ​small​ ​restaurant​ ​chain,​ ​David,​ ​a​ ​former​ ​graphic designer​ ​at​ ​an​ ​architecture​ ​practice,​ ​and​ ​Amy,​ ​a​ ​textile​ ​designer​ ​from​ ​a​ ​family​ ​of restaurateurs,​ ​recognised​ ​a​ ​shared​ ​enthusiasm​ ​for​ ​design’s​ ​potential​ ​to​ ​transform​ ​spaces​ ​and enhance​ ​user​ ​experience.​ ​Ardour​ ​evolved​ ​as​ ​a​ ​practice​ ​that​ ​combines​ ​its​ ​founders’ complementary​ ​design​ ​specialisms​ ​and​ ​passion​ ​for​ ​sustainability,​ ​offering​ ​a​ ​unique​ ​creative insight​ ​to​ ​its​ ​clients.

Approach

Research​ ​driven,​ ​we​ ​find​ ​original​ ​and​ ​beautiful​ ​solutions​ ​through​ ​goal-directed,​ ​playful experimentation​ ​and​ ​develop​ ​reciprocal​ ​working​ ​relationships​ ​with​ ​our​ ​clients.

​​We​ ​believe​ ​the positive​ ​energy​ ​that​ ​goes​ ​into​ ​a​ ​design​ ​manifests​ ​in​ ​user​ ​experience​ ​and​ ​aim​ ​to​ ​inject​ ​a​ ​sense of​ ​fun​ ​into​ ​every​ ​project​ ​whilst​ ​always​ ​creating​ ​a​ ​commercially​ ​viable,​ ​professional​ ​and successful​ ​solution.​ ​Our​ ​consideration​ ​for​ ​design​ ​longevity​ ​and​ ​sustainability​ ​has​ ​lead​ ​us​ ​to work​ ​with​ ​local​ ​clients​ ​such​ ​as​ ​the​ ​award-winning,​ ​zero-waste​ ​restaurant,​ ​Silo​ ​in​ ​Brighton​ ​and as​ ​well​ as​ ​companies​ ​who​ ​are​ ​new​ ​to​ ​exploring​ ​natural​ ​and​ ​recycled​ ​materials and sustainable solutions.

Future

Today​ ​David​ ​and​ ​Amy​ ​lead​ ​a​ ​team​ ​of​ ​freelancers​ ​from​ ​a​ ​Victorian​ ​coach​ ​house,​ ​minutes​ ​away from​ ​the​ ​sea​ ​on​ ​the​ ​Brighton-Hove​ ​border.​

Launched​ ​by​ ​the​ ​studio​ ​in​ ​2017,​ Five​ ​Farm​ ​Mews is​ ​a​ ​co-working​ ​space​ ​home​ ​to​ ​a​ ​diverse​ ​community​ ​of​ ​local​ ​makers​ ​and​ ​creatives.​ ​Complete with​ ​a​ ​wood​ ​burner,​ ​this​ ​homely​ ​work​ ​space​ ​nurtures​ ​a​ ​hub​ ​of​ ​activity​ ​and​ ​collaboration, reflecting​ ​Ardour’s​ ​holistic​ ​approach​ ​to​ ​work.

As​ ​the​ ​practice​ ​grows​ ​we​ ​remain​ ​dedicated​ ​to​ ​championing​ ​sustainable,​ ​human-centric​ ​design and​ ​creating​ ​beautiful​ ​and​ ​nurturing​ ​design solutions.

Our Team

Amy Ilic

Creative Director

Dave Pentland

Creative Director

Lily Worth

Lead Developer

Daniela Exley

Photographer & Stylist

Jamie Eke

Illustration & Branding

Tolani Moibi

Partnerships Manager

Clients

Awards

2017
WIN Emerging Interior Design Practice
Shortlisted
2015
Restaurant & Bar Design Awards
Shortlisted

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