In the first weekend of June our equipment went on display in Selfridges, London as part of a concession delivered by Adidas, Offspring Sneaker Store and New York tennis/fashion house Sporty & Rich. We created a special set of Walnut & Steel Diabolo Dumbbells and Kettlebells for the display, which were customised with hidden threads […]
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May
May
This week we have been working on a gym concept for a repeat client in this beautiful penthouse situated in downtown Dubai. The gym design conceived by our in-house team of consultants features a modular joinery wall from the Paragon Studio bespoke offering; including integrated storage for Dumbbells and accessories from our custom equipment range. […]
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Apr
Apr
Iroko wood, known for its remarkable durability and distinctive golden-brown hue, undergoes a fascinating color transformation over time. This natural evolution is a testament to the wood’s unique characteristics and adds to its allure as a favored material in various applications, from furniture making to outdoor decking. Let’s delve into the intriguing journey of Iroko […]
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Jan
Jan
We are excited to be starting 2024 with a new member of our team taking the reins here at Paragon Studio. Meet our new Business Development and Account Manager – Ben Walter. Ben has over 10 years in the health and fitness industry, working with global brands such as Nike, Adidas and Reebok. His specialism […]
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Oct
Oct
Our team had the pleasure of attending the Monaco Yacht Show this year, running from the 27th to the 30th of September. Amongst the fantastic yachts on display were 2 which particularly stood out – in as much as they feature gym equipment from our range! This 97m Lurssen spans 6 decks and is one […]
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Aug
Aug
Back in October last year, we partnered with our friends at Carbon Managers to create a carbon footprint assessment of our award-winning Paragon Studio Diabolo Dumbbells, with the intention to offset these emissions in commitment to our sustainability plan and secure carbon-neutral status for these products. Using our LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) report Carbon Managers […]
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Jun
Jun
We are delighted to announce that we have been chosen to work on the Idea House; a project run by the ever-popular Southern Living Magazine. A project which has spanned more than 30 years; for the Idea House, Southern Living partners with builders, architects, and designers to produce a custom home that celebrates the Southern […]
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May
May
We are thrilled to announce our Diabolo Dumbbells have won the 2023 Red Dot Design Award! Considered the most prestigious award in the Design industry, the @reddotdesignaward is an international competition for product design, communication design and design concepts. The jury praised the Diabolo Dumbbells as “an excellent example of how elegance and sustainability can be successful […]
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Apr
Apr
Today we have been manufacturing and testing drawer inserts for a bespoke campaign chest we have in development; destined for a yacht project. These inserts have been covered in a soft microfibre material using a method called Flocking. During flocking, an electric charge is passed through the base material which is coated in a type […]
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Mar
Mar
We were incredibly lucky to be involved in this wonderful luxury home gym project in the Cotswolds, which was installed in late May 2023. The spacious and inviting gym is situated in an old cattle shed and is one small part of a large conversion of a historic farmhouse property. The choice of American walnut […]
