01/05/2021
Naomi's latest book out now. Co-authored with Dezeen Editor-at-Large, Amy Frearson, and featuring a collection of Naomi's "co-space" projects plus case studies from around the world.
All Together Now - The coliving and coworking revolution
02/12/2020
Naomi's first BTR project, Angel Gardens in Manchester, and launch project for BTR developer, Moda, won Resi Awards' Development of the Year.
Resi Awards Development of the Year
12/12/2019
10/12/2019
Naomi attended the World Architecture Festival Awards - the Oscars of architecture - in Amsterdam on Dec 6th to present the Award for Best Visualisation 2019 to Atrium/Anton Nadtochiy (Russia) for their "Park for the Future".
11/09/2019
An interesting and important piece by Adam Branson in PROPERTY WEEK, Sept 5th, on how interior design should both respect a place’s history and reflect its modern character, with quotes from Naomi. https://www.propertyweek.com/markets/the-outside-is-in-for-modern-office-design/5104140.article?sm=5104140 It is an approach that interior designer and TV presenter Naomi Cleaver adopted when working on Moda Living’s Angel Gardens BTR scheme in central Manchester. “Taking inspiration from a neighbourhood’s architecture or heritage and bringing the essence of that into the interior design plays an essential part in creating a sense of place for people,” she says, adding that providing a sense of place is particularly important for BTR developers, given that they need to build a long-term relationship with tenants. “Angel Gardens is a fascinating site,” says Cleaver. “It was once home to Shudehill Mill, Manchester’s first steam-powered cotton mill built by inventor Sir Richard Arkwright. We referenced this history by taking inspiration from textile manufacturing to influence the materials we used and the bespoke pieces we designed.” Cleaver also believes caution is needed when taking interior design cues from the history of an area. With Angel Gardens, she says it was essential to recognise that the area was no longer industrial. “Most importantly, I wanted to get the right balance of elements that portray how much the city has transformed to become the place it is today,” she says. “By blending the industrial grit of the city’s heritage and architecture with contemporary Mancunian glamour, while also retaining a cosy, welcoming feeling associated with northern hospitality, I feel we have created spaces where people can feel at home.” Cleaver adds that ensuring a building respects both an area’s history and its modern-day character can help prevent it from being regarded as just gentrification. “By tying the interiors of a new development to the culture and character of the existing area, it can make a building feel far less alien and more welcoming to the communities who already live and work there,” she says. So, while an interior that fails to recognise its surroundings can seem out of place, one that relies too heavily on it can end up looking like a pale imitation, stuck in the past. Local history and architecture can be a great jumping-off point for interior design, but the message from interior design experts is that it is best to exercise restraint.
06/09/2019
Naomi will be speaking at the RESI Convention in Wales again this year, September 11-13th. Always an important event in the developer and investor sector, she will be talking about "Amenities and Experience" from a design perspective, specifically about how amenity spaces impact personal wellness.
14/05/2019
Naomi is speaking at the 10th Annual Student Housing Conference on May 14th at the Connaught Rooms, Covent Garden, in London. The 600 delegates will hear her address the issue of how to build and brand real value in student accommodation, and how to futureproof what is delivered to ensure its continuing relevance.
09/09/2018
Naomi will be speaking at the 12th annual RESI Convention, the essential meeting place for the residential property sector, organised by Property Week and taking place from 12-14 September 2018 at Celtic Manor in Newport, Wales. Other speakers include Kit Malthouse, the Housing Minister, and Richard Jackson of Apache Capital Partners. Naomi will be chairing a debate on "How to Gain the Competitive Edge by incorporating Health and Wellbeing into Residential Schemes". www.resiconf.com
29/05/2018
"Constructed by local craftsmen with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, wraparound porches, and thatched roofs, every nook and knob in the new houses were custom-made. Inside, British designer Naomi Cleaver elevated the look with discreet, vintage glamour. Full kitchens and lofty living rooms face the water and are outfitted with rattan dining chairs, plush emerald-green seats, gold-tinged accent lights, and glints of marble and metallic finishes. Awash in wood grains and white linens, the largest of two bedrooms features a hand-carved four-poster king bed beneath high-beamed ceilings. The design itself is all atmosphere, soaking in the surrounds from every angle. (Cleaver even placed bespoke mirrors throughout to ensure the beach is framed at all times, from sunrise to sunset.) Living rooms open wide to wooden decks where copper plunge pools are cocooned by palm trees." Robb Report, May 2018
26/02/2018
Naomi had been appointed by MODA LIVING to head up the interiors on their flagship project, Angel Gardens in Manchester. This will be a development of 466 apartments and mixed-use space in a landmark 35-storey building. The development's designs will combine the convenience associated with hotel living alongside homely and personalised touches. To read an interview with Naomi about this new and exciting partnership, go to this link
26/02/2018
Our London studio in Battersea now has a big sister! This month we opened a new office at 63 Newton Street, Manchester. We are in a fascinating building, the old Post Office - complete with enormous old Royal Mail safes - in Manchester's ultra-cool Northern Quarter. A big thanks to our super landlords, O'Connell East architects. We don't sell stamps but we've always got tea and biscuits, so do drop by and meet our fantastic team, headed up by Associate Director Martin Dourish. Martin will be taking care of our cherished clients and their sites across the North.
26/02/2018
Naomi hosted IN EVERY DREAM HOME: MATERIALITY AND THE DEMOCRACY OF IDEAS at The Surface Design Show, with old friend and architect Carl Turner and new friend and interior designer Giacomo Ribolla. View the surface design show here
01/09/2017
01/09/2017
01/06/2017
Naomi to host “Close: Build to Rent and the New Community” on Monday 3rd July 2017 at Dartmouth House, Mayfair – an intimate, intense and provocative symposium on the paradigm shift in the way we live. To request an invitation contact lucy@naomicleaver.com
15/05/2017
Naomi to speak at LD Events Student Housing Conference Wednesday 24th May 2017 at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, London WC2.
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05/05/2017
Naomi appointed on further student accommodation sites for Curlew Capital, including Grade 2 listed The Old Fire Station, Birmingham, winner of the best modern building category in Channel 4’s Great British Restoration 2017.
02/05/2017
Naomi designs range of wallpapers for www.muralswallpaper.com. Launching June 2017.
16/04/2017
Naomi appointed by Paradise Beach, Nevis (W.I.) to design five new Beach Houses. To open Winter 2017.
12/06/2016
Naomi appointed to design new shop on Cale Street for Chelsea institution and “tailors to the stars”, Tosca and Daughters.
