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Clerkenwell Design Week 2024 – 5 things you shouldn’t miss

Clerkenwell Design Week (CDW) returns to London from May 21-23, 2024, offering an extensive program. Here are five highlights you shouldn't miss.

Clerkenwell Design Week (CDW) returns to London from May 21-23, 2024, offering an extensive program that cements its status as a premier international design festival. Free to all visitors, this year’s edition boasts an unparalleled array of exhibition venues, brands, showrooms, and installations. Here are five must-see attractions to add to your itinerary if you’re in town:

1. Innovative New Collections

Clerkenwell Design Week 2024 promises a feast of fresh designs and innovative collections. Highlights include:

Clerkenwell Design Week x Fritz Hansen | identity

Utzon stool from Fritz Hansen

  • Fritz Hansen unveiling its new collection at the Cowcross Street showroom with the “Inviting Workspaces” exhibit, featuring furniture and accessories from designers like Jaime Hayon and Jørn Utzon.
  • Domus on Great Sutton Street, presenting vibrant tile designs by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, celebrating a decade of collaboration with Mutina.
  • SCP launching the Peonia armchair by Wilkinson and Rivera at St James’s Church, emphasizing sustainable, 100% natural materials.

2. Spotlight on Emerging Creatives

Clerkenwell Design Week’s tradition of championing new talent continues at Platform (70 Cowcross Street) with:

Image courtesy Isabel Francoy

  • Selfish Customs showcasing homeware crafted from farming by-products.
  • Manuela Cabrales introducing shawls, trousers, and handcrafted lamps made from materials like lotus fibre and orange peels.
  • Isabel Francoy blending wicker weaving and glassblowing in her La Sobremesa collection.

3. Trend: The New Stone Age

Natural stone takes center stage, reflecting its resurgence in design:

‘Brick from a Stone’ installation on Clerkenwell Green by Albion Stone and Hutton Stone

‘Brick from a Stone’ installation on Clerkenwell Green by Albion Stone and Hutton Stone

  • Spectra Stone at Old Sessions House, displaying an exclusive marble collection.
  • ‘Brick from a Stone’ installation on Clerkenwell Green by Albion Stone and Hutton Stone, highlighting sustainable stone brick production.
  • ‘Stone Tapestry: Beyond the Surface’ by Stone Federation and Squire and Partners, exploring the versatility and beauty of natural stone.

4. Trend: For the Love of Wood

Wood remains a key material at Clerkenwell Design Week 2024, especially in the British Collection:

Matthew Burt

Image courtesy Matthew Burt

  • Benchmark presenting a new storage system developed with Foster + Partners.
  • Matthew Burt showcasing timeless designs in a made-to-order service.
  • Collinson and James UK introducing new furniture pieces celebrating classic craftsmanship and modern joinery.

5. Engaging Workshops and Events

Don’t miss the insightful discussions and hands-on experiences:

  • Neurodiversity and Design: On May 22 at 14:00 in Spa Fields, a panel from Gensler, Squire and Partners, Pantone, and Seedlip’s founder will explore how multisensory design can enhance environments.
  • LeftBrain’s Pop-Up Showroom: Featuring talks and AI-crafted cocktails at Second Home, with events themed around the future of digital workspaces.
  • Live Installation by Archie Proudfoot: At Cult Vision on Goswell Road, witness a unique visual experience combining gold leaf and reflections.

 

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