This Autumn, the Clerkenwell Design Trail, on 4-5 October, will bring the A&D community together to re-connect and network across Clerkenwell’s historic cobbles.
This first interdisciplinary talk event for the exhibition 'Small Spaces in the City: Rethinking inside the Box' at Roca London Gallery
Curated by Clare Farrow Studio, the talks panel will focus on the vitally important theme of health and wellbeing in small urban living-work spaces, from a designer and user point of view.
Featuring William Bracewell, Principal Dancer of the Royal Ballet, whose new film explores movement and wellbeing in small spaces; Tokyo architect Toshiki Hirano and his Rika-chan doll’s house; Proctor & Shaw; and Richard Beckett from the Bartlett who is doing a live probiotic workspace experiment.
Other participants in this inspiring event will be Tokyo adviser and architectural designer Toshiki Hirano from the Kuma Lab at The University of Tokyo, who has taken the Rika-chan dolls house as a playful but also very serious model for future small space design, investigating its light, compact and foldable thinking with a view to future micro transforming designs; architect Mike Shaw of Proctor & Shaw, whose award-winning Shoji Apartment plays with the idea of translucency, vertical stacking and an opening and closing cocoon that enhances the psychological and physical experience of a tiny home; and Richard Beckett, Associate Professor at The Bartlett School of Architecture, who has collaborated with an immunologist from UCL to conduct a live experiment entitled ‘Imagining a probiotic microbial workspace’, which visitors will also be able to interact with and experience for periods of time.
Health in tiny spaces is not just about the dimensions of rooms and flexibility of furniture, or about bringing green plants in for pleasure and detoxing the air. It is about recognising that over-sanitised spaces disrupt the balance of microbes in our living and work environments, especially since the pandemic, resulting in autoimmune diseases that are on the rise. Beckett’s groundbreaking exhibition and experiment that blends architecture with science and medicine, brings the forest floor and ‘forest bathing’ concept out of nature and into the smallest of spaces. The results of his experiment will be revealed at the close of the exhibition in January 2024.
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Exhibition: Takeshi Hosaka, Love2 House, Tokyo, © Takeshi Hosaka
Event: Richard Beckett (UCL), Living in a probiotic microbial space, Live experiment in the exhibition
Discover the world of Mother of Pearl with Siminetti's founder, Simon Powell
Experience a unique journey into the world of mother of pearl with Siminetti, a new showroom at Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour on floor four. Guided by Siminetti’s founder Simon Powell, get an exclusive look at the stunning natural mother of pearl shells, and understand their journey to become one of the most luxurious and sustainable surface finishes.
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Join West One Bathrooms for an exclusive panel discussion
As an interior designer, influencing clients to make more conscious choices doesn’t have to mean a compromise in style. Focusing on both aesthetic and function, subliminal changes can encourage positive lifestyle shifts. And, these inherent design selections are being made easier thanks to new innovation and technology from brands within the sector. In this conversation we discuss some of the solutions which are readily available and how small changes can add up to make a bigger difference.
Panellists:
• Roddy Clarke, Journalist (Chair)
• Jules Haines, Founder and Director of Haines Collection
• Simone Suss, Founder and Director of Studio Suss
• Roberto Martinez, Member of the Executive Board at Kaldewei
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The stand-alone event will bring the area to life as CDW's iconic pink trail, flags and window vinyl return to EC1. The two-day programme will be jam packed with engaging events all within walking distance, allowing visitors to explore the area with ease and discover the latest cutting-edge products for commercial interiors. CDT showrooms will showcase product launches and new collections as well as host workshops, talks, demonstrations, parties and more, spotlighting Clerkenwell as the UK's most important hub for design.
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Participating showrooms include high-end furniture, surfaces, acoustic specialist, kitchen and bathroom brands who will all be throwing open their doors for a series of engaging events over the two days.
Jedd Barry, Senior Marketing Manager for Design at Media 10 said, “we’re delighted to be welcoming the A&D community back to Clerkenwell this Autumn. It’s an opportunity for the industry to reconnect and explore the latest collections that resident showrooms have to offer. An extensive programme of design-led events will be taking place across the EC1 neighbourhood as we celebrate Clerkenwell as the UK’s hub for design.”
Brands already confirmed to participate include:
AllSfär
AllSfär is a brand with a clear mission dedicated to creating and manufacturing agile, acoustic products for architects, interior designers, office fit-out companies and furniture dealers.
Brunner
Brunner design and manufacture high quality contract furniture specialising in the workplace, hospitality and education sectors with a diverse portfolio of sustainably manufactured to order products.
BuzziSpace
BuzziSpace creates solutions for happy and healthy spaces around the world. With a mission to improve well-being through human-centric design, the Belgian design brand provides original acoustic solutions, lighting, and furnishings to meet the needs of the modern workplace—and beyond.
Domus
Domus offer the latest creative hard surface and flooring material - including porcelain and ceramic tiles, glass mosaics, XL format porcelain slabs, engineered wood, laminate and vinyl flooring.
Formica Group
Formica Group invented high pressure laminates in 1913. Pioneers by definition, the iconic Formica brand represents the quintessence of laminates. Inspired by life - Laminates entered people's daily lives and made modernity dreams come true and accessible.
Frem Group
Through innovative solutions and brilliant designs, Frem have evolved into one of the UK's market leaders in workplace solutions. Combining the highest quality craftmanship and manufacturing standards, they create office, reception and meeting room furniture as well as storage solutions, Hubs, Pods and Booths.
Gresham Office Furniture
As one of the UK’s leading designers and manufacturers of workplace furniture, the Gresham portfolio encompasses office desking, seating, storage and screens plus conference, leisure and breakout collections, offering a holistic solution to all furniture requirements.
Havwoods
Inspiring architects and interior designers for almost 50 years, Havwoods is a prevailing name in beautiful wood flooring design and sets the benchmark for superior quality wood flooring.
Ideal Standard
Ideal Standard is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality residential, commercial and healthcare bathroom and washroom solutions. Its portfolio combines expertly crafted, design-led products with cutting-edge technology to lead the industry in aesthetics and performance.
Iris Ceramica Group
Iris Ceramica Group is a world leading manufacturer of high-performing top quality ceramic surfaces for residential, commercial, industrial architecture and design of innovative solutions.
Karndean International
Karndean's design process begins with a meeting… with nature. They see flooring differently. It’s how they bring the unimaginable, inspired from the outdoors, indoors.
Lavoro Design
Lavoro manufacture beautifully designed height adjustable desks that put employee wellbeing first; for forward-thinking companies looking to embrace the future of work.
Mount Lighting
Mount Lighting is a leading manufacturer of customisable architectural and commercial LED lighting. They pride themselves on their understanding of the ever-changing workplace environment, technical knowledge and creative design capabilities.
Moventi Ltd
Moventi’s product design strategy sits at the core of their product collection. Driven by the demands of the ever-evolving workplace, they believe product design requires a holistic approach.
obo (obolife)
obo is a furniture provider with a holistic approach to the workplace, with a mission to ensure the physical and emotional wellbeing of people in their chosen workplace, wherever that might be.
Panaz
Panaz is a leading supplier of high-quality contract fabrics for the hospitality, healthcare, cruise and corporate sectors.
Paragon Carpet Tiles
Paragon Carpet Tiles is a leading UK manufacturer of design-led commercial carpet tiles, providing inspiring, modern flooring solutions that transform spaces.
Parkside
Parkside are a design-led tile specification company serving architects, designers, contractors and developers in the UK.
Rockfon
Rockfon manufacturers acoustic products made from stone wool. Biophillic wall hangings, wall panels with customisable artwork, monolithic acoustic ceilings, room dividers and more.
Solus
Innovative and dynamic, Solus is renowned among the A&D community for being one of the UK’s leading suppliers of commercial floor and wall tiles.
Tarkett
With a history of more than 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sports surface solutions.
Verco
Verco is one of Britain’s leading office furniture designers and manufacturers. Verco are passionate about innovation and excellence as well as their furniture.
Wiesner-Hager
Rethink the office: Future working environments have little in common with the familiar office. As a specialist in office furniture, Wiesner-Hager deliver creative solutions for commercial environments.
VitrA
VitrA London is a creative hub for the design community situated in the heart of Clerkenwell. A focus of creativity and conversation, VitrA London offers design inspiration in the form of its latest ranges.
About Clerkenwell Design Trail
The stand-alone event will bring the area to life as CDW's iconic pink trail, flags and window vinyl return to EC1. The two-day programme will be jam packed with engaging events all within walking distance, allowing visitors to explore the area with ease and discover the latest cutting-edge products for commercial interiors.
Clerkenwell Design Trail, London EC1, 4-5 October 2023
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BOLON is pushing recylcing in the design industry
Join BOLON at their showroom for an exclusive evening of inspiration and discovery with their Head of Sustainability Håkan Nordin and design journalist Roddy Clarke. Håkan will share his invaluable insights and the latest groundbreaking developments, while inviting you to indulge in innovative, wild and sustainable food by Native.
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Decorex, Europe’s finest high-end design event, is back for 2023 and is bigger, better and more sustainable than ever before. This year’s show will take place from 8th to 11th October at Olympia London. Decorex offers a space unlike any other, to connect with the finest interior brands, discover innovative new products and be inspired by emerging trends.
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Decorex has a remarkable 45-year legacy of connecting the design community. It is the ultimate design destination, with its exceptional list of prestigious exhibitors, a renowned Talks Programme, and engaging, interactive features that promise to inspire creativity.
Discover exclusive Interior Design Brands
Explore the latest collections from over 250 brands at Decorex 2023. Browse an impressive selection of products including wallcoverings, fabrics, furniture, lighting and decorative accessories from a stellar line-up of exhibitors, including Arte International, Coat Paints, Curiousa, Ian Sanderson, Little Greene, Pooky Lighting and Vincent Sheppard. Discover an expertly curated line-up of both new and established interior design brands at Olympia London this autumn.
Lé Boudoir D’Corexxx - Your VIP Experience
Decorex and Designed by Woulfe have collaborated to create an exquisitely designed space, Lé Boudoir, that effortlessly marries sophistication with a provocative allure, creating an ambiance that tantalizes the senses and ignites the imagination. The Bar in the VIP Lounge has been reimagined as Red Spot - the focal point of Lé Boudoir. A place for VIPs to indulge in spirited connections over effervescent glasses of fizz.
The Decorex Design Talks Programme Returns for 2023
With Decorex being a destination for design, there is plenty of opportunity to feel inspired and build on your interiors knowledge. The carefully curated Design Talks feature over 85+ brilliant minds such as Courtney Brannan, Simon Hamilton, Sophie Robinson, Mathew Freeman, Deborah Pocock and Jecks Stone.
This year's agenda is your gateway to indispensable design knowledge and insights, including a diverse range of topics such as: Why Do We Need Colour - Can we live without it, Engaging clients: how to get clients interested in sustainability and The Importance of Craft.
Making Spaces
After a great response and huge success in 2022, Making Spaces is back at Decorex for 2023. Making Spaces allows makers to demonstrate the making of their products to Decorex visitors. It gives producers the opportunity to demonstrate the design and production process of their products and to give hands-on experience to the luxury design community. Decorex worked closely with Cockpit, The Black Artisans, Future Icons, QEST and Rycotewood communities this year to pick the 15 artisans.
The Colour Café
The Colour Cafe, designed and built by YesColours, will focus on colourful yet sustainable design and feature a kaleidoscope of colours and brand partners that will showcase the positive impact colour can have on residential, commercial and public spaces. The café will also feature pods for 'meet and greets', areas for content capture and a relaxed break-out area.
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Decorex is the ultimate design destination to discover the best brands in the luxury interiors sector and meet industry experts from around the globe. Immerse yourself in the world of design at Decorex 2023, spark your creativity and come away feeling inspired. Click here to get your ticket!
Take a tour through last year’s Decorex show by watching the highlights video here and view the inspiring drone footage of the show floor.
About Decorex
Decorex is a high-end interior design exhibition which has bought together the best of the interiors community for over 45 years. Across four days, Decorex will host the industry at Olympia London to connect with one another and be inspired by the plethora of beautiful products on show.
Decorex, Olympia London, 8-11 October 2023
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The Clerkenwell Design Trail will bring the A&D community together to re-connect and network across Clerkenwell’s historic cobbles.
The stand-alone event will bring the area to life as CDW's iconic pink trail, flags and window vinyl return to EC1. The two-day programme will be jam packed with engaging events all within walking distance, allowing visitors to explore the area with ease and discover the latest cutting-edge products for commercial interiors.
CDT showrooms will showcase product launches and new collections as well as host workshops, talks, demonstrations, parties and more, spotlighting Clerkenwell as the UK's most important hubs for design.
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Click here to discover the SBID x CDT Guided CPD Tours, including showroom visits with workshops, demonstrations, collection launches and even afternoon tea!
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The Bath Works showroom displays many different bathroom brands featuring the latest in bathroom trends
Exploring various bathroom trends from furniture and brassware, to enclosures, baths and tiles. The designers will be on hand to consult with and the VR room will be showcasing the latest in technology to help you introduce a finished bathroom design to clients before they go ahead for installation.
Hosted by KTM Design's Katie Thomas and joined by SBID CEO, Vanessa Brady will present a short talk about consumer and designer obligations, laws and regulations, and the importance of instructing a professional.
The Bath Works showroom event provides the opportunity to connect interior designers and architects with suppliers, grow your own professional network of contacts, and discover new products in the bathroom and plumbing sector.
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Registration opens for Sustainable Design Summit, returning to London on 28 November. Now in its second year, the summit will spark sustainability conversations across cruise, hotel, and aviation design industries in a new location, Museum of London Docklands. Designers and specifying experts from across these three sectors will be united by the common goal of making hospitality interiors more sustainable in a series of talks and roundtable discussions that will encourage cross-sector insights and learning.
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Sustainability is today's most urgent topic for interior designers. In 2021, the World Travel and Tourism Council established an ambitious roadmap to reach net zero by 2050. This set out guidelines suggesting sustainable design practices for hotels, airlines, and cruise lines. These three sectors are already making progress, with prominent changes including key industry players setting sustainability targets and initiatives, adoption of circular product lifecycle schemes, and the cruise interiors community collaborating to establish a Sustainable Maritime Interiors initiative.
The inaugural Sustainable Design Summit (SDS) built strong foundations for the event, with many meaningful conversations and insights taking place across the day’s plenaries and roundtable discussions. These offered a variation from the standard conference format, providing an increased focus on collaboration and in fostering new connections between delegates.
“Fantastic venue, great mix of people and some really interesting speakers. A really timely and important event,” Ben Orson, FlyZero Cabin Lead at Orson Associates comments. “It was both enjoyable and highly useful for making new contacts and picking up new ideas and insights. I certainly hope to make it a regular item in the diary.”
Now in its second year, SDS attendees will be turning their attention from conversation to action. This will be catered to in a curated agenda featuring interactive breakout sessions. Here, representatives of these three industries will converge to hold deep cross-sector conversations ranging from product lifespan planning to creating a more collaborative supply chain across all stakeholders. Sustainable Design Summit will also host a Product Showcase featuring the most environmentally responsible products within the cruise, hotel, and aviation design sectors.
Expert-led conference sessions will navigate a variety of topics including understanding, analysing, and using emissions numbers to drive improvement. Delegates will also gain insight into how they can avoid greenwashing in marketing and understand the regulations and legislation sustainable products must comply with. Speakers already confirmed include Zuzana Hrnkova, Vice President & Head of Marketing, ATR, André Pettersen, President of Hotel Operations, Hurtigruten Norway, Sam Hall, Director, Interior Design - Europe - IHG Hotels & Resorts, and Siu Lie Tan, Founder, Circular Symbiosis.
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About Sustainable Design Summit
Sustainable Design Summit is here to make sustainable choices easier, challenge existing practices and together create practical solutions. The Summit is organised by Elite Exhibitions, organisers of Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas and Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Europe.
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WestEdge offers the best in modern design, all in an environment designed to engage, entertain and inspire.
The fair offers the opportunity to shop from premium home furnishings brands-many new to the West Coast and meet the designers behind thousands of inspiring products. In addition, attendees gain insight from leading names in the design industry with a full series of educational programs and special events. This event offers guests the opportunity to shop the latest from premium home furnishings brands, including both established and up-and-coming names. Panel discussions, culinary demonstrations, workshops and parties round out the offerings—all in an environment designed to engage, entertain and inspire.
This November, they are returning to Santa Monica’s Barker Hangar for the long-anticipated relaunch of WestEdge in LA!
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