ace hotel london introduces this year’s design initiative, during london design festival, that investigates the opportunities made possible by reusing, repurposing and reinterpreting existing methods, materials and techniques. approaching items through this lens, the project takes form as a collective endeavor, working with a cadre of designers to responsibly create custom, customized and customizable objects for ace hotel london. london design festival promotes the city’s creativity, drawing in the country’s greatest thinkers, practitioners, retailers and educators to deliver an unmissable celebration of design.
this year’s designers include french-born, mexico-based furniture and product designer fabien cappello, who will be designing water jugs and cutlery holders for the lobby; london design studio raw edges, producing rugs in association with gan for the rooftop; amsterdam-based studio bcxsy, who will unveil room dividers for the rooftop; as well as french-born, emerging designer diego faivre who has created door stops for the property.
to carry forward the theme of customization, faivre will be operating a pop-up minute manufacture factory in the lobby of the hotel for the duration of the london design festival. guests are invited to have new items made and existing items customised in faivre’s joyful aesthetic at the rate of £1 a minute. sign up for minute manufacture here:
faivre will also create a dynamic installation for the front entrance of the hotel.
“shoreditch, one of the most creative and energized neighborhoods in london, is a fitting place to bring together a group of globally talented designers with new ideas and
adaptations for creating functional, idiosyncratic objects for ace hotel london. we can’t wait to share their work and see them in everyday use.” — kelly sawdon, partner and chief brand officer
this year’s design initiative, which showcases eclectic and unique designs that become both necessary operational tools and a way to spotlight exciting global talent, has been collaborated with consultant libby sellers.
17-22 september 2019
tue-sun 9am-5pm
ace hotel london
100 shoreditch high street
e1 6jq
tube > shoreditch high street
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aram store celebrates the bauhaus centenary with innovative work from the art school, produced by tecnolumen, and modern work by new tendency. in the gallery, studio truly truly will present a solo exhibition that reflects on its creative process, and explores ideas for the future living space.
founded in 1980, german brand tecnolumen champions the production of bauhaus design. its first product was the wagenfeld table lamp, often called the bauhaus lamp. designs by metalwork students of the famous design school were added to its collection, amongst them work by marianne brandt, gyula pap and additional lighting by wilhelm wagenfeld.
graduate of the bauhas university in weimar, manuel goller is the founder of new tendency design studio in berlin. inspired by contemporary sculpture and the production process, many of the company’s designs evolve from production and construction methods. natural and recycled materials such as steel are chosen for sustainability. forms are functional, angular and geometric, and have been influenced by those produced at the bauhaus school in the 1920s and early 30s.
examples of this work will be on display during london design festival.
the aram gallery presents an exhibition by rotterdam-based studio truly truly (kate and joel booy), who design products, lighting, furniture and textiles. the pair were invited to think about creativity in their practice: how to join ideas, make connections and juxtapose creative techniques to find new solutions. recently they have been investigating abstract and multi-use objects for the future living space. by introducing flexibility and ambiguity to design, they question whether we can reduce the amount of things we need, and keep them for longer.
14 & 16-21 september 2019
mon 10am-8pm; tue, wed, fri & sat 10am-6pm; thu 10am-7pm
110 drury lane
WC2B 5SG
tube > covent garden | temple
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considerate design: in response to the brompton’s nature/nurture theme for 2019, contemporary design and craft gallery mintdisplays the work of 60 designers – both new talents and established names – all chosen for their dedication to respecting nature and minimizing human impact on the environment. from lighting made from found wood to sculptural examinations of typography, the works are all exemplars of sustainability-focused, circular design. in ‘coal: post-fuel’, for example, jesper eriksson seeks to recontextualize a functional fossil fuel, finding a new purpose and value for the notorious pollutant as a beautiful design material, as precious as marble.
brompton design district
north terrace
kensington, london
sw3 2ba
14 & 16-22 september 2019
mon-sat 10.30am-7.30pm, except thurs 19th 10.30am-6pm, sun 11am-5pm
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to coincide with the london design festival, elephant west, the innovative new art space in west london, will be hosting a series of adventurous and immersive installations, exploring the idea of home and what it means in today’s world and in our increasingly digital future.
as current ideas of who we are, what we should be doing and how we should live are all under question, our idea of “home” has changed significantly at both an individual and collective level and yet home, or the idea of home, remains the place we turn to for both healing and restoration.
from a dining room of the future that brings people together from different realities, times and places, to a bedroom that shields us from the ever pervading digital world, to a halotherapy room that exudes wellbeing in the form of a rococo salt cave, to a microflora pharmaroom that acts as a responsive space to regenerate our cells, elephant west will take the visitor on a multi-sensory journey of healing spaces of the future, that is both playful and engaging.
curated by becca pelly-fry, welcome home will feature immersive installations by artists from the uk, mexico, usa, denmark, ireland and new zealand.
14-15 & 17-22 september 2019
art space: the–sun 12pm–6pm
elephant west
62 wood lane
w12 7rh
tube > white city
#ldf19 #welcomehome
during this year’s london design festival, stockholm-based design brand hem will take over the redchurch room in shoreditch to launch the incredible house of cards by dutch designer bertjan pot; the brand’s second product from a new accessory collection curated by modern design review.
pot, who is known for his playful and whimsical designs, was tasked by with the creation of a piece that epitomizes the idea of a ‘decorative accessory’. like all the items in this growing collection of works, the emphasis has been on the creation of an expressive object that is characteristic of the designer’s ethos and way of working. the incredible house of cards is a modular sculpture crafted from cardboard. it uses a simple assembly method that when realised creates an optical illusion through the perception of color depending on the position of its viewer.
laura houseley, editor-in-chief of modern design review, is charged with introducing hem to a pool of creative independent design talents and commissioning unique works that are reflective of their designer’s oeuvre whilst also addressing the notions of decorative accessories. milan design week saw the debut of the superscene collection; an oversized landscape of ceramic rainbow, cloud and flowers by london-based artist john booth and ceramicist ian mcintyre who have joined forces under the name supergroup. the limited edition collection will be available to purchase online through this summer and will also be on display during london design festival alongside the brand’s latest and upcoming furniture launches by designers max lamb and lucidipevere.
the immersive installation features 100 limited edition products. an unmissable stop on shoreditch’s design triangle. hem will not only take over the entire venue at 28 redchurch street but also paint its front facade to reflect the playful interior.
17-22 september 2019
tues 10am-7pm (press preview), wed-fri 10am-7pm, sat 10am-6pm, sun 10am-4pm
the redchurch room
28 redchurch street
e2 7dp
tube > shoreditch high street
#ldf #hematplay
above > the democratic monument by adam nathaniel furman
paddington central, for the second year running, becomes an official design route, with a program celebrating design across architecture, interiors, furniture and lighting. newly opened storey club in paddington central is the design route’s central hub, hosting a curated program of talks and debates focusing on how design can impact our everyday lives as well as the environments in which we live and work.
route highlights
adam nathaniel furman is bringing his signature vibrancy to paddington central with a colorful pyramid and large canal-side breakout area complete with deck chairs in his custom graphics.
jason bruges studio will present its innovative lighting installation icosahedral sky which mimics the external environment to transform the space, commissioned by british land for 2 kingdom street. at its first major solo exhibition, tangent showcases its full spectrum of lighting products and sculptures within a canal side exhibit.
launched at last year’s festival, snøhetta book pavilion comes alive in 2019 with a curated selection of publications by phaidon and wallpaper*.
newly opened storey club in paddington central will become the design route’s central hub, hosting all talks.
the paddington central design night on 18 september will celebrate design, architecture and culture, transforming the grand union canal with live music and exhibitions. free event: 5pm–late.
[ tickets for special events ]
sat, 14 sep 2019, 09:00 – sun, 22 sep 2019, 17:00 bst
paddington central
sheldon square
london
w2 6py
tube > edgware road | paddington
ldf10 #paddingtoncentral
for six days, focus/19 at design centre, chelsea harbour is the design event for excellence. welcoming trade professionals and design enthusiasts from around the globe, the program is dedicated to inspiring, informing and delivering the best in world-class talent.
this year, there are more product launches and showroom openings than ever, alongside an abundance of talks, demonstrations, workshops, discovery tours and guest pop-ups. see the latest collections, meet established makers, emerging innovators and skilled artisans, and connect with influential tastemakers from 120 showrooms and 600-plus international brands. this abundance of design diversity and experience is extraordinary and reflects design centre, chelsea harbour’s commitment to creativity and connection. entrance is free.
focus/19 guest pop-ups this year, another layer has been added to the offering with an array of guest pop-ups that augments home-grown talent from lighting, flooring and furniture makers to carpet and fabric designers.
conversations in design listen to star names sharing their creative narratives at talks and panel discussions including david mlinaric, anthony collett, andrzej zarzycki, andrew winch, paolo moschino, staffan tollgard, luke edward hall, flora soames, bryan o’sullivan, anna beeber, nick ashley-cooper and charu gandhi.
new launches and more more than 100 experiences are taking place, with creative excellence as a common thread running throughout. there are new launches and designer collaborations; spaces specially curated by designers and artisan demonstrations. meet international designers including belgian architect vincent van duysen, fashion designer paul costelloe and italian architect andrea bonini.
15-20 september 2019
sun–tue (trade preview) 10am–6pm, wed–fri (all welcome) 10am–6pm
design centre, chelsea harbour
sw10 0xe
tube > imperial wharf
#ldf19 #focus19atdcch
2019 marks the 25th anniversary of 100% design, one of the uk’s leading design trade events. this year’s show will present a stellar line-up of more than 400 exhibitors as well as an unrivaled talks program featuring some of the biggest names across architecture and design.
design london, a carefully curated selection of the world’s leading interior brands including dare studio, boss design, da a, gãrsnãs, b sweden, liqui contracts and antonio lupi. plus, british furniture maker benchmark will be launching the sage collection by david rockwell.
a sense of finland a specially built eco log house will present the very best of finnish furniture, products and lighting focused around sustainability, wellbeing and healthy living environments.
talks with 100% design leading product and interior designer marcel wanders returns and the program will open with us architect and designer david rockwell. expect a series of inspiring sessions exploring topics such as climate change, wastage, materials and the circular economy.
detail london a new exhibition showcasing the latest high-end contemporary soft furnishings and wall coverings from international design companies.
instagram influence kiosks this feature will highlight how interior designers are using instagram to create spaces that connect and inspire people. participants include charlotte rey and duncan campbell, lee broom and suzy hoodless.
design fresh a celebration of emerging talent and explorative ideas selected by 100% design and barbara chandler, design editor of homes & property at the london evening standard.
material studio a showcase of 22 innovative materials, shown in the uk for the first time. the area will address some of the key issues of our time such as energy efficiency,
waste, health and wellbeing.
18-21 september 2019
wed 10am-5pm, thurs 10am-9pm, fri – sat 10am-5pm
olympia london
hammersmith road
kensington
w14 8ux
tube > hammersmith | west kensington
tickets
registration for 100% design 2019 is now open.
register to visit and be the first to hear about exciting show announcements.
trade – free in advance (£15 on the door)
press – free
public – £15 in advance (public day – saturday 21 september)
students – £10 in advance
#ldf19 #100design25
volume creative, in collaboration with virgin voyages, invites visitors to take the plunge: a playful installation at bargehouse, oxo tower wharf.
the interactive project shows the power of design to evoke curiosity, in a stand-alone immersive experience created for london design festival. visitors are invited on a journey of discovery and asked to dive into a new experience.
the minimalist exterior juxtaposes with the warmth that awaits within. visitors step into an endless horizon, giving way to an extraordinary secondary space that depicts a sunset under the sea.
the concept is inspired by a love of the sea – the great unknown with the promise of epic discoveries.
take the plunge hints at this spirit of adventure and celebrates the endless possibilities of great design, using multi-sensory techniques to capture the joyful elements of an oceanic journey.
supported by virgin voyages.
14-22 september 2019
10am-8pm daily
oxo tower wharf
barge house street
london
se1 9ph
tube > blackfriars
#ldf19 #taketheplunge #volumexvirginvoyages
to coincide with martino gamper’s london design festival commission – disco carbonara at coal drops yard – samsung presents idiosincratico: an exposition of the designer’s creative practice.
the samsung space will offer a unique vantage point on gamper’s installation below. as well as viewing the exhibit, visitors can also interact with the latest technology, and take part in an ongoing series of events, workshops and performances.
presenting three significant projects, idiosincratico gives insight into gamper’s creative process – exploring his distinctive and playful approach to dissembling and reinventing familiar domestic objects. at the heart of each of gamper’s projects is the notion of thinking through making and examining how process informs the physical outcome.
for hookaloti, gamper takes a single typology – the wall hook – and riffs on it, improvising with the form, material and expressive possibilities of a simple everyday object. in metamorfosi, a project to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the italian furniture company moroso, gamper takes pieces from their catalogue and cuts and splices them to create a design mash-up. by contrast, arnold circus stool is a project for the public realm initiated to support the regeneration of the landmark site on shoreditch’s boundary estate, london’s first social housing project.
supported by samsung.
14-22 september 2019
monday-saturday 10am-8pm, sunday 10am-6pm
coal drops yard
stable st, kings cross
london
n1c 4dq
tube > kings cross
#ldf19 #idiosincratico