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The Re-veil, a carefully curated online publication of all things design, interiors and architecture ~ an information point for inspiration and thought provocation, sharing interesting finds with the like minded and the curious.

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The RIBA National Awards are given to buildings across the UK recognised as significant contributions to architecture. This year's winners, were announced on 27 June 2019 and selected from the RIBA Regional Award winners determined earlier in the year. In celebration of each success, the TEK team chose their #TEKten highlights and stand-out projects for you to browse...

Summer is here [despite the weather not always wanting to admit so] ~ it's a time of holidays, sun and explorations but these trips don't always have to involve hopping on an airplane. If you can't go far this summer, are trying to improve your carbon footprint or just fancy seeing more of what the UK has to offer, we have gathered some of the interior design havens that are just on our door step. No matter whether you're in need of some time at the beach, a city break or just some peace and quiet, our list of places to stay will have you swooning...

We realise that fake plants have a bit of a bad rep and so we thought we'd share our #TEKten artificial plants across all prices ranges, with some tips & tricks along the way...

As we celebrate International Museum Day, we're reflecting on our TEK bucket list and all of the incredible museums we've been adding to it. There are few places more inspirational and educational than museums ~ we learn, we immerse ourselves and we embrace. Keep on reading and discover the near and far museums of the world that have made it to our list.

Oh hei! Welcome to The Re-Veil ~ a carefully curated online publication of all things design, interiors and architecture. An information point for inspiration and thought provocation, sharing interesting finds with the like minded and the curious, directly from TEKstudio.

Here at TEK, we're passionate about the environment and preserving our beautiful Earth. As part of our more recent mission to use our platform to inspire others (and ourselves) to live as sustainably as possible ~ we have gathered a collection of beautiful images by incredible photographers that we believe capture or speak for the planet. Pop on a soothing Spotify playlist and immerse yourself in the following images...

Last week the TEK team attended the brilliant Clerkenwell Design Week ~ a three day celebration of a rich and diverse community. Did you know Clerkenwell is home to more creative businesses and architects per square mile than anywhere else on the planet? Making it truly one of the most important design hubs in the world.
The design festival showcases leading UK and international brands and companies presented in a series of incredible showroom events, exhibitions and show stopping installations that take place across the area. 2019 celebrated 10 years of CWD which made it an extra special event and to show our admiration we've gathered our most memerable moments from our time at the festival...

You heard it right ~ Under is Europe's first underwater restaurant and it definitely looks as amazing as it sounds! The space plunges from the shoreline of remote village of Båly, Norway and is designed by Snøhetta to resemble a sunken periscope...

It’s 2019 and 2019 is the year where we stop turning a blind eye and we face the [very scary] facts. This year especially, the pressure to do more is everywhere. School children are striking and protesting for their future, celebrities are using their platform to inspire change but what about us? This is now about much more than skipping the plastic straw or using your own carrier bag to avoid paying 5p. It's time that we all made sustainability a bigger part in our life. Whether you're already passionate about the environment or you're just realising you need to make a change ~ we've put together a list of 10 tips to help you make your office more sustainable...

In light of an exciting new #TEKinteriors project we are working on, for the first month of 2019 we have been delving into the wonderful world of co-working. This style of work space offers creative freelancers the opportunity to become a part of a community, observing, socialising and working along side others in their industry. In a well designed co-working space your usual day at work can begin to feel more like a social movement, opening the door to endless inspiration...

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As a [currently] solely female studio ~ we felt like International Womens Day deserved a bigger celebration, so we took it a step further a dedicated an entire week to shouting about the amazing women who are inspiring us; past, present and future. From a variety of backgrounds, the following 7 women are names worth remembering...

Fellow Brummies… Valentines Day is HERE and there is no hiding. Whether you’re celebrating with the love of your life, best friend or just enjoying your own company ~ this year try thinking outside of the box and embrace Birmingham for the romantic city it CAN be with our lovingly curated list of alternative date spots, tailored to your personality...

As some of you may have noticed, we’ve spent the last 6 months working on a complete new website design in order to showcase our projects, create a new contact point and share our thoughts via the new addition of...

We recently said goodbye to Autumn and welcomed December with open arms and now the countdown for Christmas is officially on. As wonderful as Christmas Day is, one of our favourite times during the season has to be the exciting lead up involving the decoration the house and getting the tree up! We love it so much, we've decided to share our top ten Christmassy decorations of 2018...

Christmas is here, December is disappearing and you're running out of precious Christmas gift shopping time. We know the oh ~ to familiar pain, so to make things easier we've gathered together our favourite books of 2018 for creative minds, whether its for the creative soul in your life or a little something for yourself. From interior design, to architecture, graphic design, colour and female empowerment, here's our top picks...

To really good October the send off it deserves and celebrate Halloween the right way, the TEK family decided to escape the studio and venture for a day trip ~ pumpkin picking!
As you may already be able to tell, this time of year has a special place in our heart but over the years we have also had the amazing opportunity...

Autumn is here and we’re definitely not complaining. Autumn in the UK is quite a whistle stop season but it doesn’t stop it being any less beautiful. The weather might be colder and Christmas might be (scarily) fast approaching but here at TEK, Autumn might just be our favourite season and here’s our 10 reasons why…

During our trip to London Design Festival 2018, we made sure to spend time at the incredible and thought provoking London Design Biennale. This year, 40 countries, cities and territories united under one roof at the beautiful Somerset House to reveal how design influences our emotions inspired by the theme ‘Emotional States’...

From Saturday 15th September until Sunday 22nd September 2018, the vibrant city of London came together to celebrate design and promote London as the design capital of the world. The annual event showcases cutting - edge works by architects, artists, retailers and interior designers...

At TEK, we appreciate the importance of taking time out. Within the creative industry, we can be working on a constant flow of projects for such a long time that it's easy to get caught up in a routine and forget go and get inspired. There's nothing like escaping from the studio and taking the day to look at nature...

This incredible instillation is one by Cheng-Tsung Feng, known for his reinterpretation of bamboo craftsmanship. In this creation ‘Fish Trap House’ Feng in Taiwan showcases the beauty of ancient wisdom, bringing together his knowledge of...