Gant Spring 2009 Showroom

Long term clients Gant commissioned BAF to produce graphics for their showroom for the Spring 2009 collection. Uniquely produced Rho printed Images of the Scottish Highlands and colourful townhouses captured that quintessentially British look reflected in the collection.

Selfridges - Statuesque

Designed to create a theatrical layered setting for a series of Tableau Vivant which combine white plaster effigies of the most classic sculptures in the world with mannequins, like modern crusaders, draped and bound in their new collections.

This striking statuesque scheme features printed and i-cut 5mm Kappa free standing antiqued statues against a printed backdrop.

British Gas, Cardiff

WMW, the creative communications agency, called on BAF’s expertise to produce and install graphics for three major projects at British Gas locations around the country. In Cardiff, for example, a major building move was on the agenda, so the British Gas team needed WMW's help to come up with a creative concept that captured the spirit of the local area while creating a practical framework for office comms.

The resulting work featured specially commissioned local photography coupled with bright ‘wave’ illustrations to represent the energy of the Cardiff people. BAF brought these ideas to life by producing glass manifestations using Rho prints to optically clear polyester film (featuring white ink) as well as Digimura textured wallcoverings. Russell Wilson from WMW said, “BAF’s technical know-how and can do spirit delivered a great finished product and crucially, a very happy client.”

The CRM London Fertility Clinic, Regents Park

BAF recently produced interior graphics for designer Pat O’Leary. The vertical language of the buildings oak panelling and the trees outside are reflected in graphics featuring a leafy motif which on close inspection reveals the leaves imitate the sperm movement, bringing peace and tranquillity to the treatment areas.

The image is carried across wall and glass via Rho printed direct to Digimura wallcovering continuing to the glass walls of the meeting room with optically clear polyester prints.

The Royal Ballet School

The Royal Ballet School recently opened the White Lodge Museum & Ballet Resource Centre. The exhibition tells the fascinating story of classical ballet, depicted on two curved walls, printed direct to Digimura wallcovering.

Glass is used throughout to enhance the ethereal beauty of the art form and it’s accessories, like delicately layered tutus. BAF printed direct to the Glass showcases using a unique technique to integrate images with a special etched effect.

British Museum: Babylon

For the British Museum’s much acclaimed Babylon exhibition BAF aimed to produce graphics worthy of the rare and precious exhibits. This involved using clever techniques such as Rho prints direct to gold wallpaper and painted panels where background white ink was used to give the images exceptional vibrancy. An ancient wall effect was achieved on a 5m high Rho to vinyl. Careful installation was required co-ordinating with the museum on the care of precious artefacts. Other features include etched Perspex in-cased title panels and considered colour matched ink jet labels to match the museums carefully selected paints and fabrics.

BAF is accredited to ISO14001: Environmental Management.

BAFeco-friendly represents our long-term commitment to taking a
more considerate view on the effects our industry has on the
environment. We recognise the importance to be more
environmentally aware and play our part in being responsible for the
environment through better controls on the impact of our products,
activities and services.
The focus has so often been on the reuse or disposal of a product,
yet a significant proportion of the environmental impact is also
incurred during a products manufacture. Our ʻsmall partʼ in the big
picture is to endeavour to offer our clients alternative solutions,
wherever we are able, for products and processes that have a less
harmful impact on the planet.

The Botanist

A brand new bar/restaurant in London’s Sloane Square featuring a glass wall with images taken from a set of Journals belonging to naturalist Hans Sloane whose vast private collections formed the core of the Natural History Museum and the British Museum. 
Artist and designer Adam Ellis selected, photographed and digitally coloured each individual image before working closely with BAF who printed the images direct to glass. The glass is laminated, low iron and low reflection and works really well in showing off the colour and detail of the prints. Despite being lit from the front, the images appear to be backlit giving the cabinet a real sense of depth.

British Museum: Hadrian Empire and Conflict

Hadrian: Empire and Conflict was the major exhibition at the British Museum in 2008. BAF produced Lambda and vinyl prints with giant gloss portraits to bring this charismatic leader to life in the famous Reading Room in the Museum’s Great Court. This special exhibition explores the life, love and legacy of Hadrian through the dramatic sculpture, exquisite bronzes and architectural fragments associated with his reign. Carolyn Marsden-Smith, Head of Exhibitions personally thanked BAF for their “creative, ‘can do’ approach” which she said was greatly valued on this very important and ambitious project.

Vanity Fair at the National Portrait Gallery

Hi BAF Graphics Team,

Dan and his crew produced prints for the launch party of the Vanity Fair Exhibtion at the National Portrait Gallery on Monday night. Who wants to go along and have a look?

"This remarkable exhibition showcases 150 portraits including classic images from Vanity Fair's early period, displayed for the first time alongside photographs featured in the magazine since its re-launch.

The exhibition runs from 14 February - 26 May 2008."

Check out the website: http://www.npg.org.uk/vanityfair/index.htm