Publicity 2008:
Winner of Designer Award for Kitchens (project cost up
to £25K) KBBReview Industry Awards 2008
The judging panel included renowned fashion designer
Ben De Lisi
"She changed everything to match the lifestyle. The
brief is matched perfectly, making it masculine &
chic". Crystal Nightclub London Magazine
The Ultimate Urban Pads -Article
"Susan Quirke, Creative Director has been called upon to design a number of exclusive Bachelor Pads & explains what these design driven clients want as essentials". Lighting Magazine - January 2008
Five Home Runs- Article specialist lighting for the home
"The double height warehouse originally only had 6 fittings the new scheme has 68 mostly specialist lighting to enhance the Architectural features" S.Quirke Creative Director
KBBReview Industry Awards 2008
Susan Quirke Finalist Designer Award for Kitchens
Publicity 2007:
EKBB Magazine - November 2007 High Drama
"Rich Jewel-Like tones,contemporary style & specialist
lighting are the essence of this loft cleverly
transformed by QMC". NewWoman Magazine - November 2007 Put £70K on your
home
"Sorry but this kitchen's far too stylish to do
anything as mundane as cook in"
idFX Magazine - June 2007 "Picture Perfect"
"Our designs are very contemporary so I like to
present them in an Architectural Manner" S.Quirke
Publicity 2006/2005:
Sunday Times Inside Out Magazine - November 2006
Feature “Ask the Experts” Lighting expert Susan Quirke
Creative Director QMC PRO.FILE Magazine - October 2006
The new lifestyle magazine for professional men
The Boy Zone
Susan Quirke Creative Director of QMC, which specialises in designing bachelor pads, explains the phenomenon. Kitchens & Bathrooms News - October 2006
Article “On the drawing board”
Award winning bathroom designer Susan Quirke was commissioned to create ensuite bathrooms for a Developer we take a look at the entire project. Lighting Design Magazine - August 2006
Article “Splash of Light” Bathroom lighting article.
“The key feature is the luxury double whirlpool bath with LED inset blue lighting at low level which cast shadows across the tiled floor” (Quote from Susan Quirke) Sunday Times Inside out Magazine - April 2006
"Win your own Bathroom designer"
"We are offering this month's lucky winner the help of one of the best interior designers in the country, Susan Quirke".
Article: "Access all Areas" The Essential Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Magazine - April 2006
"QMC have cleverly transformed a once cramped galley kitchen, utility room and garage into a bright, streamlined cooking space with sleek laquer units and a curved island"
"I love the way that Susan has included a flexible mix of lighting on seperate circuits throughout, from under-wall-unit spots to glass pendants so we can adjust it to create the right mood".-Client quote.
Article: "Designing the future" Kitchens Bedrooms & Bathrooms Magazine - January 2006.
Susan Quirke was featured as the Interior Designer to watch out for in the future in this article on trends for the future.
“Susan’s bathroom design is an ultramodern space where she created a very striking lighting scheme”.
Article: KBBreview December 2005- Bathroom & Kitchen Industry Awards 2006 Susan Quirke featured re short-listed for “young designer award for Kitchens”.
The Essential Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom May 2005 -article "To Boldly go"
"Interior designer Susan Quirke has skillfully disguised the modest proportions of this striking bachelor's bedroom with the clever use of a black glass wall, dramatic colours and moody lighting".
This room's moody décor was risky, but it works because there's an almost Oriental -like simplicity that elevates what could have been rock star pastiche into a very adult space that oozes sophistication”.
Pre 2005:
1. Article 'Bathed in Light' Lighting Design Magazine (March 2004).
' A bog standard room has become a bathroom fit for a Hollywood Star'
2. Article 'Optical Illusion' Essential Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Magazine' (June 2004)
Client quote: 'Susan has met the brief one hundred percent. It really does have a nightclub feel, it looks far more expensive than it really was, it makes the most of the tricky space, and, best of all, it is totally unique'.
3. Article - 'Bachelor Pad' 'Interior Design Magazine (May 2004)
' This moody Bathroom by QMC was inspired by Earth, fire & water'.
Designer quote: 'I wanted to create something individual, somewhere the client could shut the door & relax from the stresses of busy city living, his own personal sanctuary'.
The Kitchen & Bathroom Designer magazine - October 2004 -
Article 'Bathed in Light'
' While one would expect the bathroom of a successful actor to be dramatic and theatrical, the effect of the stunning mix of glass, stone and lighting in this bathroom is quite simply mind blowing'.
' While it is great to be given the chance to stretch my design skills, at the end of the day, a happy customer is really all I ask for' -Quote from Susan Quirke-Creative Director & project designer.
Kitchens Bedrooms & Bathrooms magazine - October 2004 -
Article 'Rest and Play'
Brief - A successful actor wants his plain, functional bedroom turned into a sensual pleasure dome.
Client's quote: ' I'm very excited by the pod idea created by QMC, it's a room within a room and it's total fantasy! I love the different moods you can create with the lighting. I'm impressed'
QMC Awards:
Winner of Designer Award for Kitchens (project cost up
to £25K) KBBReview Industry Awards 2008:
The judging panel included renowned fashion designer
Ben De Lisi
"She changed everything to match the lifestyle. The
brief is matched perfectly, making it masculine &
chic". -
KBBreview Industry Awards 2007:
Susan Quirke Creative Director is short-listed for two bathroom designs in the
Designer Award for Bathrooms -up the to value of £15K.
Final February 5th Grosvenor Hotel. www.kbbreview.com
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Bathrooms & Kitchens Industry Awards 2006:
Susan Quirke was a finalist in the highly prestigious Bathrooms & Kitchens Industry awards 2006 in the category of “young designer award for kitchens”.
Judges Comments: "A design that hit the brief perfectly. It's laid out really well as a working space and her use of materials makes it seem a genuine part of a working home."
Bathroom & Kitchen Industry awards 2005
Susan Quirke Winner of "young designer award for bathrooms"
Susan Quirke Winner of the travelling scholarship award
Judges Comments " Judges felt that this design was
bold & stunning with great space planning."
- IDFX & BIDA British Interior Design Awards 2004:
QMC have been short-listed in two categories:
- Lighting design of the year
- Bathroom designer of the year -Susan Quirke Creative Director
- ICON/CP HART -"No ordinary Bathroom awards" Short-listed for entry "Light Zone"
Client Recommendations:
- K Fletcher - garden design project - 'Will always recommend you guys, as we were really pleased with the information you gave to us and of course your professional and friendly service'. 'Everyone that has come round loves the garden'
- A Bramley - Apartment design project - 'It's been a pleasure to know you & it's been a delight to work with you'.
- J Bradley - Bathroom design project (Essential KBB Magazine June 2004) 'Jake is so pleased with his Bathroom that he has asked QMC to work on his sitting room, where there are already ambitious plans for a steel-clad wall. He says Susan has met the brief one hundred percent. 'We clicked instantly', says Jake. 'They really listened to what I had to say and came up with a great solution to the room's problems.'
- "We liked Susan & Patrick straight away and felt confident in their ideas. They have a great blend of technical and design skills which were needed in a project like this"- Mrs P Palmer - Docklands, Kitchen design.
QMC news:
QMC’s design for a flat in Central London was featured on “Men’s Rooms” in November where Susan Quirke Creative Director explained the key aspects of creating a masculine space. This space was designed using the mediums of glass, leather & specialist lighting.
The series was 15 episodes long on Discovery Real time from May to November 2005.
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