This week, I’m writing about Silo Restaurant in London, headed by chef Douglas McMaster and designed by Nina+Co. Given the times we find ourselves in, it’s difficult for us to get out for a local meal, let alone to go to another country! That said, I couldn’t resist writing about Silo, as what happens there is fantastic in so many ways. The team at Silo set out to create zero waste with their food. This includes using every possible cooking ingredient in their recipes, like u

‘Spotlight’ is a new series we here at Semper will be bringing out every month. It will highlight brands, designers, architects who value sustainability and taking care of our planet in their work as much as we do. For our inaugural post we will be shining the Spotlight on one of our long-term loves, textile designers Kvadrat. Kvadrat is a Danish textile company that was established in 1968 and has deep roots in the Scandinavian design sensibility. They produce, high quality,

Designer Recycled Furniture does sound like a bit of an oxymoron, however, many designers in the luxury furniture industry have re-invented how they are creating their products. Many designers are now (to our delight) repurposing recycled plastic and plant waste to create new materials. Here are some of our favourite picks: 1. DesignByThem: Confetti Collection Why we love DesignByThem? They design and create locally produced and environmentally friendly furniture. Their Confe

Despite it seeming like you can’t be both environmentally responsible and have a beautiful living space, this is not at all true! Here are six ways you can improve the look and feel of your home, but also take care of the planet, as we only have one. 1. Shop Vintage Vintage shopping is not just for clothes – there are some amazing vintage furniture stores popping up all over the place, both bricks and mortar, and online. Buying vintage, upcycled and pre-loved furniture and h

At Semper we are very conscious of the materials we use for all of our projects and their impact on the environment. Marble and natural stone is a material which can be used for kitchen bench tops, splash backs, bathrooms, furniture – basically the list is endless. However, there is a big debate on whether natural stone is a sustainable and ethical choice. Natural stones such as marble, limestone, granite have been used in buildings and homes for thousands of years. While th