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Aug 2006
MORE RECEPTION DESKS
Roy was commissioned by the Friends of Yeovil District Hospital to make 3 more receptons desks, 2 of which are re-designed to a larger version for 3 persons. These desks are large enough to achieve Roy's original vision to have a double wings, and is a good symbol for their friends's Flying Colours Appeal. Using CNC technology, the design no longer requires jig, making it more flexible for future versions. He also helped specify seating by Vincent Large, a local eco furniture maker who trained at the Edward Barnsley Trust. Roy's work continues with the hospital.
Reception Bench
Apr 2006
WELCOME AREA
Roy was commissioned by the Friends of Yeovil District Hospital to supply seating and signage design for their main reception peaceful welcoming area. The bench is one which Roy originally made for the Natural History Museum. He also helped specify seating by fellow lecturer Asaf Tolkovsky, a local eco furniture maker from Bridport. Roy's work continues with the hospital.
Reception Desk
Oct 2005
RECEPTION DESK
Roy was commissioned by the King's Fund and Friends of Yeovil District Hospital to re-design a larger version of his Ecology Building Society 'Wing' Reception Desk for a pilot scheme to spearhead their vision to give patients a friendlier healing surrounding. Using CNC technology, the design no longer requires jig, making it more flexible for future versions. He also helped specify seating and new lightweight stackable visitors' stools by Johnathan Wright. Roy's work continues with the hospital.
Eco Trophies
May 2005
SUSTAINABLE HOUSING TROPHIES
Roy was commissioned by a government body to design and make an eco trophy for a sustainable housing award. Using CNC technology, Roy was able to translate their logo into 3D and deliver on time.
April 2005
36 SEAT DINING TABLE
Well, aproximately 36, and in the form of 2 extendable solid oak tables, designed and delivered in a record 6 weeks to a large happy family.
Sept 2004
NEW APPOINTMENT
Roy has been appointed part time senior lecturer at the University of Plymouth specialising in sustainability, lecturing on 3D Design to Designer Makers, Product, and Furniture and Interiors.
Reception Desk
Mar 2004
ECOLOGICAL RECEPTION
Roy's 'Gull Wing' people friendly Reception Desk commission has been installed at the Ecology Building Society's new eco headquarters.
Nov 2003
BRADFORD ON AVON TOWN COUNCIL
Roy's Glass Display lit cabinets have been selected by Bradford on Avon Town Council to furnish their newly refurbished conference and reception areas.
May 2003
ENVOLVE SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS AWARD
Roy accepts Trannon's Sustainable Business Award from Envolve. Open to businesses in the SW, the award encourages ecological firms to showcase their efforts in reducing energy and waste.
May 2003
FORESTRY COMMISSION
The Forestry Commission's chief executive office in Wales has specified Roy's Hanging Shelves, made from ash thinnings out of the forestry commission's own Welsh woodlands.
Mar 2003
IDEAL HOME EXHIBITION
For the third year in a row, Roys designs have been selected to furnish Homelodge's show lodge at the Daily Mail Ideal Home Exhibition.
JAN 2003
OFFICE DESKING FOR ECOLOGICAL ARCHITECTURE
Drawing board proposals for ecological contract desking designed to enhance ecological architecture.
NOV 2002
CHANGING ROOMS IN SHERBORNE
Its true, but not on TV. Probably the best contemporary furniture show held at Sherborne's future Regional Centre of Arts, supported by South West Arts.
OCT 2002
GUILD OF MASTER CRAFTSMAN'S AWARD
Robert Ingram and Colin Eden Eadon, editor of Cabinet Making magazine were among the judges of the WoodWorking Competition at the annual Aximinster Power Tool show.
OCT 2002
PURVES & PURVES CELEBRATES 10 YEARS
Leading London furnishing store Purves & Purves is celebrating their 10 years by recreating part of their shop floor in 1992.
OCT 2002
NATIONAL TRUST HOSTS IN PRAISE OF TREES SLIDE TALK
Salisbury Festival contemporary furniture and photography exhibition at Mompesson House. Illustrated talk by Roy Tam and David Colwell of Trannon on sustainable use of forest thininngs.
SEPT 2002
WOODLAND ARTS WEEK
'Woodland' exhibition at The Meeting House, Ilminster in aid of St Margaret's Hospice, with well known artists such as Chris Chapman, Serena De La Hay, Nicky Clarke, Hugh Sowden & Richard Vale.
JUL 2002
STUDENTS SHOW 'OFF-CUTS' SCHOOL BENCH
Students at Sherborne's Gryphon School designed and made two full size benches under Roy's guidance during the Design Council's Designers in Schools Week. Roy also provided off-cuts from his Leicester Cathedral order. "It is my ambition that more products are made using our workshop's surplus."
SEPT 2001
UNIQUE MOTHER & DAUGHTER TABLES FOR DILLINGTON HOUSE
Dillington House has transformed another room into a flexible conference facility. Roy provided the key to the room's flexibility with modular conference tables which can link together, or stored away."
MAY 2001
SARUM BIBLE COLLEGE
Sarum College in Salisbury's famous cathedral close have selected Roy Tam's designs to help them relax and socialise in their newly refurbished common room.
APR 2000
WESSEX WATER CHOOSES ECO FURNITURE FOR THEIR NEW HQ
Rain water toilet flush and automatic light dimming goes hand in hand with eco furniture by Roy Tam at Wessex Water's award winning headquarters. In addition to reception tables and executive sideboards, Trannon's folding Solo tables also furnished their schools visitors centre.
1997
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM BENCHES
Roy Tam successfuly delivered 45 solid maple benches and 10 warder's High Stools on schedule for the Waterhouse and Earth Galleries at the Natural History Museum.
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