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Exploring spaces throughout the year Issue #1 Winter 

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Winter 

A series of images representing this 

season. 

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Notting Hill 

Exploring Shopie’s Winter escape; 

Notting Hill. 

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The Old Blue Last 

Season magazine 

Issue #1 

Winter 2017/18 

Contents 

Exploring Toby’s Winter escape; The 

Old Blue Last. 

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My Bedroom 

Exploring Anna’s Winter escape; 

My bedroom. 

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Tate Britain 

Exploring Akshay’s Winter escape; 

Tate Britan. 

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Rough Trade East 

Exploring Johanna’s Winter Escape; 

Rough Trade East. 

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Covent Garden 

Exploring Quin’s Winter Escape; 

Covent Garden.

Winter

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Winter 

89 days 

Familiar places sometimes seem like 

characters in our lives: We can treasure, 

miss, and devote time and energy to them 

as we would a friend or relative. In Places 

of the Heart: The Psychogeography 

of Everyday Life, psychologist and 

neuroscientist Colin Ellard explains why 

certain environments instill joy or calm 

while others bore or vex us—and how our 

relationships with even our most personal 

spaces might soon change. 

Cold surroundings and dead plants 

Research suggests that our surroundings 

have a serious impact on mood 

and motivation. Meeting human needs in 

the spaces we design is paramount. When 

form follows function and function includes 

visceral and emotional needs, people 

flourish. Weather also has a big impact on 

the phycology of space, your space you 

feel most at home and comfortable in may 

change depending on season or month. 

Season 

of winter 


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Winter 

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Bare trees and misty skies 

“Life is unpredictable, 

It changes with the seasons, 

Even your coldest winter, 

Happens for the best of reasons, 

And though it feels eternal, 

Like all you’ll ever do is freeze, 

I promise spring is coming, 

And with it, brand new leaves.” 

- Engelis 


Spaces

Notting Hill 


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Howland 

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Sophie

Notting Hill 

“Exploding with colour” 

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Why is Notting Hill your Winter space? 

I just love Notting Hill in winter, because even 

a cold, miserable day seems to be brightened 

up by the colourful rows of houses and the 

bustling markets. It’s a hidden summer in 

winter, bright and cheery. 


Notting Hill 

“Treasures to find 

What is the one thing you love most 

when you visit Notting Hill? 

Friendliness. Everyone is just so involved with 

everyone, wether you’re a regular customer or 

complete stranger. The community spirit beams 

just like the colours that fill the streets. 

Do you prefer visiting this space alone 

or with company? 

I don’t really have a preference, It’s nice to get 

some alone time and explore everywhere I want 

to but it’s also lovely to share this amazing space 

with friends for lovely day outings. From exploring 

for hidden gems amongst the markets to having a 

coffee and a catch up with a lovely view. 

Did anyone introduce you to this space or 

did you come across it yourself? 

I guess it was just word of mouth and even 

though the traditional thought of notting hill 

is tourist central I always believe there is more 

than that, It’s a home to some and a wonderful 

place to visit and get lost in for others, like me. 

Does Notting Hill make you feel at home? 

It certainly does, being a student away from 

home Notting Hill is like home to me. The 

beachy colours remind me of my home town, as 

I live on the coast. The friendliness also brings 

thoughts of home to me as I’ve been brought up 

in a close knit community. 

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Vintage objects in bowls 

and places to explore” 


Notting Hill 


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Toby 

Lever 



“What dry January?” 

Why is The Old Blue Last your winter space? 

When the suns not around this is my place, I can 

enjoy winter from the indoors with company 

surrounding me. Winter is sometimes seen as a 

lonely time of year, but for me I fill it with amazing 

moments in the pub I love. 

Did anyone introduce you to this space 

or did you come across it yourself? 

Yes! One of my closest friends was playing a 

gig the first weekend I had moved to London 

and I was introduced to this pub through him, I 

turned up and felt welcomed to London in the 

best way now I just spend my spare days here 

to survive this season! 

You’re in London and there is thousands 

of pubs, why this one? 

I’m a huge fan of music, and this pub has lots 

of events and gigs which gives the space two 

types of moods a chilled drink with friends or a 

night out supporting my favourite bands. That 

is why I’d pick this pub over any others, It’s like 

my second home. 

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Whats your favourite Beverage for the 

winter season? 


I wouldn’t say I particularly have one for the 

season, but when I’m at The Old Blue Last I do 

love a pint of Stella. It’s also a good price to and 

as a student that’s always a bonus. 

Beer and beer mat 




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My Bedroom 


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Hutchence 


Anna

My Bedroom 

The sunny frosty days are most desirable from the inside 

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“sun, frost, rain, my space” 

Natural daylight beaming to brighten my space 


My Bedroom 

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Why is your bedroom your winter space? 

When the weather is miserable (guaranteed 

through winter if you live in London) then my 

bedroom is the best place to be, surrounded by 

fluffy pillows and snuggling in plenty of blankets! 

It’s a safe haven, enjoying the winter from indoors. 

If you could pick one favourite aspect of your 

bedroom what would it be? 

Huge windows, and big mirrors. I’m a creative so I 

especially love the natural light which helps me focus 

with my work but also makes then sunny frosty days 

in winter even more desirable from indoors. 


My Bedroom 


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Tate BritainDepala 


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Akshay 


Tate Britain 

Why is The Tate Britain your winter space? 

During Winter I find comfort being surrounded 

by the creative exhibits in museums and 

galleries. It brightens the dull days around 

winter and keeps my own creative spirit alive in 

the most miserable days of Winter. 

Do you have any other favourite exhibits 

you’ve seen this Winter? 

There has been many at the Tate that I have 

enjoyed but another exhibition I’ve seen 

recently that was a great experience was ‘can 

graphic design save your life’ at the Welcome 

Collection, this was an extremely insightful 

exhibition that really made me think about 

design in different contexts. 

Do you prefer exploring exhibits on your own 

or with company? 

Normally I like exploring this exhibitions by 

myself just because then I can take everything in 

and go at my own speed with no need to worry 

about anyone else. But I do enjoy company now 

and again depending on the exhibition. 

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Admiring artwork 

“Brightening the dull days.” 


Tate Britain 


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Currie 


Johanna


“It’s easy to get 

lost in the music” 

Why is Rough Trade East your winter space? 

I love music, when the nights are cold and winter is 

surrounding me I find music and record stores the 

best place to be, finding new songs and inspiration 

to cheer me up through this time of year. 

Favourite album of this Season? 

It’s hard to pick a favourite as I love so many 

artists but I’m really enjoying listening to Four Tet 

at the moment, It’s getting me through Winter. 


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Vinyl or Cd? 

I don’t think I need to answer this, but if you 

haven’t noticed I’ll clarify, 100% Vinyl. 

Electronic records 



How many concerts do you tend to go to 

throughout Winter? 

I like to go to as many as possible! I don’t really 

plan, I just leave it to be quite spontaneous and if I 

get time I try to squeeze lots in! 

Why is music one of your biggest influnces in life? 

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“Surrounded by heavenly music, 

a delight.” 

I think it’s because I’ve always been brought up 

around music and finding new artists is just a 

hobbie I love doing, my love of music is an escape I 

can switch off and just enjoy what I love most. 


Covent Garden 


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Quin 

Sotelo 


Covent Garden 

Why is Covent Garden your winter space? 

It’s my favourite place to be in winter because it’s 

lively, but not too crowded as it gets at the height 

of tourist season in the summer. It’s nice to wander 

around and feel like you’re outside enjoy the market 

without worrying about the Winter weather. 

“It dosen’t feel like winter here” 

Favourite part of visiting Covent Garden? 

I love opera and singing and anything theatrical so 

one of my favourite parts of visiting Covent Garden 

is the performances happening in the square, one of 

my favourites is the small orchestra that performs 

there quite regularly, I can just enjoy my spare time 

there and listen to some amazing music they create. 

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Peering through the space 


Covent Garden 


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