Duresta, the iconic British furniture brand known for handcrafted luxury, timeless comfort, and expressive design, is delighted to announce an exclusive in-store workshop event for interior designers at its elegant Islington showroom, taking place during London Design Week and beyond.
Held over two sets of dates—16th & 17th September and 30th September & 1st October 2025, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM—this engaging and inspiring mid-morning event offers design professionals a unique opportunity to connect, discover, and indulge in the world of Duresta.
We would be delighted to welcome you to our Duresta Showroom for an exclusive designer event – for a morning of fresh coffee, delicious cake and a first look at our latest collections.
Discover exquisite new fabrics and timeless handmade designs that embody the true spirit of Duresta. Our highly knowledgeable Brand Ambassadors will be on hand to share their expertise in the craft and heritage, ensuring you leave feeling inspired and full of ideas for your projects.
As a thank you for joining us, you will receive a designer goody bag to take home.
In addition, all attending designers will be automatically enrolled into the Duresta Designers Club — granting you access to exceptional trade terms and exclusive discounts. Experience an ongoing partnership with one of the UK’s most trusted luxury furniture brands.
As part of the Duresta experience, our designers will also be introduced to the ‘TLC Designers Hub’ — a welcoming, creative space that serves as a base for future collaborations.
Located just 200 metres from the Business Design Centre, in the heart of vibrant Islington, the Hub offers a peaceful yet central meeting location. Designers are encouraged to bring clients here for future consultations, make use of the calm, inspiring atmosphere, and enjoy the convenience of ample and easy parking nearby.
- Duresta has long been a destination for discerning interior designers - Heritage craftsmanship and attention to detail, made in Long Eaton, England - A vast range of exquisite fabric and leather options, natural wood finishes and customisable designs - A dedicated Islington showroom with highly knowledgeable brand ambassadors
Whether your projects are residential, commercial or bespoke, Duresta offers a trusted solution for your quality, comfort, and long-term needs.
Dates: 16th & 17th September 2025 / 30th September & 1st October 2025 Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Duresta Showroom 116G Upper Street Islington Square London, N1 1QP
Travel & Access: Nearest Parking: Business Design Centre Car Park (just 200m away) Nearest Tube Stations: Angel (Northern Line) or Highbury & Islington (Victoria Line & Overground)
Reserve Your Place Feel free to RSVP at [email protected] with your preferred date to secure your spot or walk in at your leisure.
We look forward to welcoming you for a morning of warmth, creativity, and connection — and of course, Mid-Morning Cake and Coffee.
About Duresta
Luxury sofa and chair company that is handcrafted in England using the finest materials and traditional methods, using a wide range of beautiful fabrics to suit your requirements. See our website to view the full selection of both English luxury designed models and International luxury products.
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For the past three decades, Maison&Objet has established itself as the only international event that brings together interior decoration and furniture. Held twice a year in January and September, each of its two shows meets the specific needs of professionals, whether they’re looking for design innovations or decorative inspiration.
The September show is all about what is new, what is constantly updating our relationship with objects and interiors. The January show solidifies Paris’s reputation as a leading center of design expertise and innovation. Together, they form a whole that allows us to inhabit the home, the world, and the present moment—all through the lens of design.
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The September edition stands out for its more experimental approach focused on innovation. It highlights young talents, new design practices, and the complementarities between disciplines. To meet the evolving market demands and the expectations of professionals, Maison&Objet is reorganising its September edition: - 6 refined sectors for a smoother experience. - The Design District : a space dedicated to young talents, featuring three programs: Rising Talent Awards Germany, Future On Stage, Maison&Objet Factory, and Accor Design Awards. - WELCOME HOME by Amélie Pichard: an immersive installation where design and craftsmanship meet. - An exclusive program of partnerships and conferences. - Paris Design Week : a celebration of design in motion.
- Cook & Share: A space dedicated to culinary arts and kitchen innovation. - Decor & Design: Decoration in all its forms—the kind that moves, questions, and transforms ideas into objects. - Craft - Art Trades: A tribute to craftsmanship and materials. - Fragrance & Wellness: A world dedicated to well-being and olfactory experiences. - Fashion & Accessories: A space where fashion and design come together. - Gift & Play: A hub of creativity for the gift and toy industry.
The Design District is an observatory of tomorrow’s trends, an incubator of creative energies. In collaboration with Paris Design Week Factory, it celebrates boldness and experimentation, spotlighting young designers.
The new Design District hosts programs dedicated to the new guard. This includes architects, publishers, designers, innovative AI specialists for interior design and architecture, and young decoration brands.
Future On Stage, a springboard dedicated to 3 companies who have been operating for less than 3 years for whom innovation is the driving force. They are ready to sell their products and have been selected by a jury of experts for their excellent applications.
The Rising Talent Awards Germany, shine a spotlight on 7 young emerging designers selected by a prestigious jury.
The Factory by Maison&Objet, which acts as a commercial platform for young, emerging talent spotted during previous editions of Paris Design Week Factory.
Created by Accor in 2016, the Accor Design Awards is a global competition aimed at students in architecture and interior design. The goal is to discover new talents and trends in hotel design, providing students with a platform to showcase their creativity and vision. The awards ceremony will take place in September during the trade show.
To embody this September edition, marked by renewal, Maison&Objet has entrusted its artistic direction to Amélie Pichard. A bold and visionary creator, she has made a name for herself with a distinctive style that blends craftsmanship, a playful reinterpretation of conventions, and a commitment to more responsible fashion.
Amélie Pichard brings an open-minded and eclectic vision of design, breaking free from conventions to offer an approach where objects become manifestos of creativity and independence. Balancing energy and intimacy, this invitation showcases a unique object: a teapot-house, or a house-teapot, still in the making.
The poster, positioned between imagination and reality, symbolizes the dialogue between craftsmanship and artificial intelligence, reflecting the essence of Amélie Pichard’s boundary-breaking vision of home. The result of a collaboration between ceramicist Blumen and AI, this piece questions contemporary creation, the blurring of disciplines, and the materialization of ideas. A suspended sketch, ready to take shape and inhabit the space.
Amélie Pichard is one of fashion’s most subversive and trailblazing minds—unclassifiable and radical. A true researcher in creation, she moves across disciplines, disrupts conventions, and embraces the unexpected, constantly exploring alternatives to how we consume and create. From her iconic bags to her boutiques designed as immersive experiences, she has always seen fashion as a playground where irony and commitment collide. Today, her universe extends far beyond accessories, unfolding in multiple forms—from curating to consulting, from artistic collaborations to reimagining the way we live and create. Free-spirited and uncompromising, she continues to explore territories where aesthetics and meaning intersect, where the unexpected reigns, and where creation becomes a statement.
Amélie Pichard is an avant-garde and unclassifiable designer who has always challenged the conventions of fashion, advocating for a new way of producing and consuming. After making a lasting impact with engaged collaborations, such as her vegan material collection with Pamela Anderson, she is now choosing to explore new forms of creation.
The theme of renewal is at the heart of this edition. What does it evoke for you? I am very sensitive to the world around me, and the last fifteen years have been marked by major upheavals. Instead of clinging to past markers, I’ve chosen to explore new models, follow my instincts, and create my own rules. This dynamic has pushed me to break boundaries in my world by launching Bureau Synthétique, my creative studio, to go where I was least expected.
You embody this bold new generation. What message would you like to convey to young creators? As they say: Be yourself, everyone else is already taken. Today, it’s hard not to compare ourselves to others, especially through social media, but we need to learn to trust ourselves and cultivate our uniqueness.
The September edition highlights the idea of breaking boundaries. How does this notion resonate with your creative approach? I’ve never liked labeling people. When I collaborated with Pamela Anderson, I was suddenly presented as a vegan designer, even though I wasn’t. The collection was, but not me. I’ve always wanted to give people the freedom to choose. Breaking down barriers is also about this: breaking preconceived boxes and creating bridges. I love combining tradition and innovation, craftsmanship and new technologies, as I did with Maison&Objet by integrating artificial intelligence into the creation process of the fair’s poster.
Was there a particular object that inspired you to design the fair’s poster? Can you tell us its story? Last October, while visiting an exhibition, I had a real crush on a ceramic piece. I immediately contacted its creator on Instagram to congratulate her and have a chat. When Maison&Objet entrusted me with designing the poster, I wanted to use that object as a starting point. However, it had already been sold... Instead of giving up, we turned to artificial intelligence to create a new version, in the style of an exquisite corpse. The goal was to show that tradition and innovation are not incompatible, but complementary.
The poster for this edition plays with the concept of a double reading with “amelie pichard invites you to come to the show.” Can you tell us more about this message and the artistic direction that inspired it? There are multiple interpretations of this poster, with several important pieces of information. I’ve always liked the slightly old-fashioned nature of the phrase “I invite you to the living room,” which you hear in many families after a meal. So I wanted to play with that double meaning once again. As for “This is not (yet) a teapot,” to follow through with the concept, Blumen, the ceramist who created this piece, will reinterpret the AI work and make this teapot for the fair in September, and it will be auctioned at the show. In the meantime, “I invite you to come to the show… Maison&Objet.”
Partnerships Spaces dedicated to tomorrow’s creators, in partnership with: - A fashion school – in the Fashion & Accessories sector: showcasing young, incubated brands. - Incubators – in the Cook & Share and Gift & Play sectors: brands in crowdfunding will present their projects.
The Talks Around twenty conferences will punctuate this edition, highlighting new talents and creative flourishing. Among the key highlights: - Opening talk with Amélie Pichard. - Roundtable on design between past and future with Edgar Jayet and Sceners Gallery. - Discussions with the winners and jury of the Rising Talent Awards Germany.
About MAISON&OBJET PARIS
The lifestyle show in Paris brings together a 360°product offering for designers and specifiers; decoration, design, furniture, accessories, textiles, tableware and more. M&O showcase an excess of 3,000 international brands to over 70,000 interiors professionals twice a year in Paris.
MAISON&OBJET PARIS, Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre, 4-8 September 2025
As one of the world's premier design events, the Festival showcases the diversity and dynamism of the global design community while highlighting London's pivotal role as a hub of creativity. This year's Festival reinforces London's position as the global design capital while exploring the transformative power of design in addressing our most pressing contemporary challenges.
CECOCECO, a pioneer in lighting and display industry, announces the launch of ArtMorph Mini and ArtMorph Edge, two groundbreaking additions to its ArtMorph product line. These new solutions offer enhanced flexibility, refined aesthetics, and seamless integration, setting a new standard in architectural design. Both innovations will be unveiled at NeoCon 2025, the premier event for commercial interior design.
Designed for versatility, ArtMorph Mini enhances the adaptability of the ArtMorph series with a compact form. Key features include: - Quarter-Size Form Factor (250x250mm) Designed to complement standard ArtMorph panels by filling spatial gaps and adapting to tighter or irregular layouts, enhancing overall spatial cohesion. - Independent Power System Allows for creative, non-rectangular compositions when combined with standard ArtMorph, supporting freeform layouts beyond the constraints of conventional grids. - High Surface Compatibility Shares the same thickness and material options as standard ArtMorph panels, ensuring seamless visual integration or enabling contrast for intentional design highlights. - Creative Accent Potential Use Mini to introduce playful, intricate patterns or distinctive visual zones within a unified installation—perfect for drawing attention or enhancing spatial rhythm.
Corners should never disrupt a design narrative. ArtMorph Edge ensures smooth transitions across surfaces with the following features: - Patented Curved-Edge Design Engineered to eliminate hard panel breaks across 90° transitions, enabling immersive content flow around corners, columns, and wall junctions. - Effortless Plug-and-Play Setup Installs in just five minutes by drawing power and control directly from adjacent ArtMorph units—streamlining installation without extra cabling. - Surface and Thickness Match Precisely aligned in material finish and depth with standard ArtMorph and Mini, maintaining visual harmony across complex architectural forms. - Transforms Architectural Challenges Ideal for elevating underutilised spatial elements—like sterile corners or curved recesses—into elegant brand touchpoints or dynamic content zones.
The introduction of ArtMorph Mini and Edge marks a pivotal evolution of the ArtMorph ecosystem—completing the system with enhanced flexibility for complex spatial conditions. Both variants significantly expand what ArtMorph can achieve: filling in where standard panels can’t reach, leveraging underutilised spatial elements to enable greater creative expression, and transforming sharp corners into fluid visual transitions.
“ArtMorph Mini and Edge empower creators to think beyond traditional boundaries.” said Jason Lu, Founder of CECOCECO. “Whether it’s a compact niche or a challenging corner, every inch of a space can now contribute to a unified, captivating story. This is the future of experiential design.”
CECOCECO will showcase ArtMorph Mini and ArtMorph Edge at NeoCon 2025, held at The Mart in Chicago from June 9-11, 2025. This marks the first time CECOCECO presents the full ArtMorph ecosystem—including standard panels, Mini, and Edge—in one integrated showcase. As one of the most influential events in the commercial design industry, NeoCon provides the perfect stage for unveiling these innovations. Visitors to CECOCECO’s exhibit will experience firsthand how ArtMorph’s latest advancements enhance spatial aesthetics and immersive storytelling.
About CECOCECO
CECOCECO was created by a visionary team of pioneers from the heart of the lighting and display industry. Drawing upon years of experience from previous venture as founders of ROE Visual, alongside a deep-rooted passion for innovation, they are set to create products that will change how people perceive and interact with lights and visuals. Lighting and displays could transcend mere functionality and evolve into artistic expression. At CECOCECO, they envisioned a future where every space, whether it be a concert hall, a corporate office, or a retail store, could become a canvas for immersive and aweinspiring visual storytelling.
In a world where the lines between functionality and aesthetics are increasingly blurred, CECOCECO is taking centre stage at the Workspace Design Show 2025 to redefine how we perceive workspace environments. Scheduled for February 26-27, 2025, in London, this year’s theme, "Activate Your Senses," provides the perfect backdrop for CECOCECO’s groundbreaking innovations.
At the heart of their presentation is ArtMorph, a transformative fusion of surface design and interactive technology. CECOCECO’s booth, VG8, invites visitors on a sensory journey under the theme “Revival: Seasons Embrace Terrain Whispers.” This immersive concept harmonises the beauty of the four seasons with terrain-inspired artistry, offering a glimpse into the future of workspace aesthetics.
Visitors to CECOCECO’s booth will encounter two stunning ArtMorph walls, each showcasing a distinct design philosophy. The first wall, a wood-textured masterpiece with contour lines, exudes sophistication while reflecting the calming essence of nature. In contrast, the second wall celebrates the cycle of seasons, dividing its surface into four sections, each representing a unique seasonal tableau.
What makes these installations extraordinary is their interactive nature. Touch-responsive technology brings the four-season wall to life, with dynamic light effects that align with the chosen season. Similarly, the wood-textured wall reveals mesmerising transitions of light, creating a harmonious blend of design and technology. Together, these elements promise to captivate attendees, demonstrating how workspace design can activate the senses and inspire creativity.
CECOCECO is also proud to collaborate with leading design firms Gensler and Sheppard Robson to enhance the show’s sensory appeal. At the Design Talks lounge, Gensler has incorporated CECOCECO’s ArtMorph into a breathtaking feature wall under the theme “Awaken.” This wall, adorned with a cloud and blue sky design, is enhanced by light effects simulating sunrise and sunset, adding depth to discussions on modern workspace evolution.
Meanwhile, Sheppard Robson has reimagined the show’s entrance with ArtMorph Voyager, crafting a multi-sensory gateway that blends colors, shapes, and textures to ignite visitors’ imaginations from the moment they arrive.
CECOCECO’s innovative ArtMorph technology has been successfully implemented in various real-world settings, exemplifying its versatility and impact. A notable example is the G&D Executive Briefing Center Project in Houston, Texas. In this project, CECOCECO collaborated with G&D to install an ArtMorph wall in the lobby, enhancing the visual appeal and creating a memorable first impression for visitors. The design was inspired by Texas Limestone, with a 3D texture applied to the wall’s faceplate, mirroring the authentic look and feel of stone. This installation not only boosts the visual appeal but also creates a dynamic interplay between the digital content and the physical space, embodying both companies’ commitment to quality and seamlessly blending aesthetics with functionality.
These real-world applications showcase the transformative potential of ArtMorph in reimagining spaces to inspire and delight.
“It’s an honor to collaborate with Gensler and Sheppard Robson to create an innovative experience for the Workspace Design Show 2025,” says Henry, Product Director of CECOCECO. “Through these partnerships, we aim to push the boundaries of workspace innovation, merging artistic expression with cutting-edge technology. We look forward to sharing this journey with all attendees.”
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the future of workspace aesthetics. Visit CECOCECO at booth VG8 during the Workspace Design Show 2025 and immerse yourself in the transformative potential of ArtMorph. Together with Gensler and Sheppard Robson, CECOCECO invites you to explore designs that engage, inspire, and activate the senses.
From Green Grads to the Innovation Gallery, through to CIUK’s Material Library, the 2025 edition of Surface Design Show (SDS) will have even more unique features for visitors to discover in 2025. Held from 4-6 February, SDS brings together the best in material innovation with over 180 companies showcasing thousands of materials many of which will be launched at the show, alongside a range of features and collaborations that have been designed to educate and inspire.
Exhibiting at the Surface Design Show 2025 for the first time are the Green Grads, a platform that spotlights recent graduates from UK universities who are confronting the world’s most urgent environmental challenges. “Our graduates are tackling sustainability, climate change, circular production, waste and pollution, biophilia, bio-diversity and much more. They include engineers, product and furniture designers, material scientists, ceramicists, textile and graphic designers, craftspeople, artists, and film makers.” explains founder and curator Barbara Chandler, who brings over 25 years of experience as the Design Editor of the London Evening Standard. The materials showcased will be biomaterials made from woodchips, breadcrumbs and wool, algae-based dyes an alternative to synthetic and often toxic pigments and materials made from organic waste such as eggshells and banana peel.
Commercial Interiors UK (CIUK) will be launching its Supplier Finder Material Library at SDS, a curated collection of groundbreaking materials from its members. Visitors can explore over 100 innovative material samples which have been designed with commercial interiors in mind, including textiles, wallcoverings, solid surfaces and timber. The interactive displays offer a tactile experience with materials displayed on wire mesh panels with informative tags that provide sustainability credentials and production processes along with information about the brand.
The Innovation Gallery is a further debut for 2025, designed to champion up-and-coming material innovators, it is the place to discover groundbreaking materials and concepts emphasising new companies at the forefront of material innovation. With a strong commitment to fostering small businesses, the Innovation Gallery provides an invaluable platform for independent creators and SME’s to showcase their work on a global stage.
A team from the Journal of Biophilic Design, the publisher and broadcaster of research into the health and environmental benefits of Biophilic Nature-inspired Design, will be present to bring visitors knowledge, inspiration, case studies and ideas on how to design and help businesses reach net zero, how to increase biodiversity, and how biophilic design improves the whole value chain from real estate to employee costs.
For Everyday.Life (FE.L) will showcase ‘Housing Salinas’, a project that was designed in response to community displacement in Puerto Rico as a result of Hurricane Maria. It is the creation of a long-term solution that strives towards a future where residents can live, work, and flourish in an environment that embodies the highest standards of social and environmental responsibility. The low cost, 3D printed housing solution is constructed from mortar-based concrete and combined with the robotic capabilities of construction company, ICON. Jorge Mendez-Caceres, Co-Founder at FEL said: “The Housing Salinas project highlights our commitment to creating a vibrant and sustainable solution that could be measured against the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The ambition is to provide more than just houses; there is an aspiration to cultivate a harmonious living environment that prioritises social inclusivity, environmental responsibility, and economic prosperity.”
Features returning for 2025 include Surface Spotlight, The Stone Knowledge Hub, Furnishing Futures and Mastercharge.
Located right in the heart of the show, Surface Spotlight will once again be presenting a selection of carefully selected surfaces, finishes and materials that embrace the 2025 show theme ‘Creative Conscience’. Curated by material, design and trend expert Sally Angharad, the trends highlighted will be blended, softened, curved and polished. Surface Spotlight is an interactive display that allows visitors to get up close and personal with some of the materials that will be shaping our future.
SDS is proud to announce its continued partnership with Furnishing Futures, an incredible charity founded by interior stylist, writer, and social worker Emily Wheeler. Furnishing Futures focuses on creating beautifully designed, fully furnished healing homes for women and children who have suffered from domestic abuse. After escaping domestic abuse these individuals often find themselves in social housing without basic amenities, such as flooring or white goods. The charity addresses this critical gap by partnering with the interiors industry to repurpose good quality ex-display items, returns, props, or donated furnishings and designing beautiful safe spaces. Based in Leyton in East London, Furnishing Futures will be present at the show, giving visitors the opportunity to see examples of their work and discuss this important topic in more detail.
Returning for 2025, Mastercharge will provide a recharge point for all exhibitors and visitors to use during the 3-day show. Alongside being a sponsor for the show, Mastercharge’s recharge point will focus on integrating wireless charging technology into various surfaces without affecting the appearance.
SDS25’s new Main Stage Partner is Procédés Chénel International, a team of creative individuals that help designers with worldwide development, production and distribution of decorative solutions, technologies and materials. Their team will be designing and installing the main stage at the show which will hold the extensive programme of debates, panel talks and insights into the latest material innovations.
The Stone Knowledge Hub is also returning to the 2025 Surface Design Show, with confirmed exhibitors including Albion Stone, Arcturus Stone, Brittanicus Stone, Burlington Stone, Fila Surface Care Products, Stone Cladding Systems and Welsh Slate. The go-to place for architects and designers looking to find inspiration and information for their natural stone projects, the Stone Knowledge Hub is host to some of the leading names with the UK natural stone sector.
Visit the 2025 Surface Design Show for a unique exploration of new and returning features.
About Surface Design Show
Surface Design Show is the event of choice for architects and designers. The exhibition is where the industry immerses themselves in the latest materials for the built environment, gain new insights and network with like-minded designers, architects and suppliers. Join thousands of professionals from across the A&D sector, and be inspired by 180 exhibiting companies, dedicated to furthering material innovation.
From 16 to 20 January, Paris will host the unmissable Maison&Objet fair, a landmark event for interior design and decoration professionals. This year’s theme, “Sur/Reality,” challenges attendees to explore a fascinating space where imagination and creativity transcend the boundaries of the everyday. For members of the Society of British & International Interior Design (SBID), the fair offers a unique opportunity to discover bold inspirations, groundbreaking designs, and innovative concepts shaping the future of the industry.
The theme of Sur/Reality sets the tone for an exploration of the unexpected, blending the fantastical with the functional. Designs that play with illusion, reinterpret forms, and transform materials invite visitors to reimagine spaces as dreamlike yet tangible. This approach speaks to a collective desire to escape monotony, creating environments that evoke wonder, provoke thought, and foster emotional connections.
Among the many highlights of this edition is the recognition of Faye Toogood as Designer of the Year. A celebrated British talent, Toogood is renowned for her multidisciplinary approach, which bridges design, art, and architecture. Her installation, “Womanifesto,” serves as a powerful exploration of the Sur/Reality theme. Combining her unique creative voice with the broader dialogue around the role of women in design, “Womanifesto” celebrates the fusion of artistry and activism, offering a deeply personal yet universal commentary on how the surreal can shape reality.
Another key feature of the fair is the Women & Design programme, an initiative dedicated to spotlighting the achievements and perspectives of women in the design world. Through keynote talks, panels, and networking sessions, the programme fosters meaningful conversations about gender equity, diversity, and the transformative impact of women’s contributions to the industry. For SBID members, these sessions provide valuable insights and inspiration to engage with inclusivity and innovation in their own practices.
With over 3,000 exhibitors, Maison&Objet presents an extraordinary platform to explore cutting-edge designs and connect with a global network of creators, manufacturers, and visionaries. From surreal installations to practical workshops, the event is rich with opportunities to expand horizons and spark fresh ideas.
Beyond the halls of the Parc des Expositions in Villepinte, Paris itself extends the surreal experience. The city’s vibrant galleries, exhibitions, and pop-up events offer a complementary journey through art and design, making this January edition a fully immersive adventure.
Maison&Objet is more than a trade show; it is a celebration of creativity, a platform for dialogue, and a springboard for innovation. For SBID members, the combination of Sur/Reality, Faye Toogood’s visionary “Womanifesto,” and the empowering Women & Design programme makes this edition an unmissable opportunity to redefine what’s possible in interior design.
MAISON&OBJET PARIS, Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre, 16-20 January 2025
Dornbracht is returning to HIX this year, revealing a new Brushed Light Gold finish and displaying a strong focus on capabilities for bespoke hospitality projects. Christian Sieger, owner of Sieger Design, which is responsible for the design of many Dornbracht fittings, will join Dornbracht in hosting a meet and greet on 27 November, offering insight into the creation process of the manufacturer’s iconic and enduring fittings.
MEM will be displayed on stand in the new Brushed Light Gold finish alongside the Vaia in Brushed Bronze and the more traditional lines of Madison in Brushed Dark Platinum. With designs to suit both contemporary and traditional projects, these finishes are set to inspire the A&D community as Dornbracht presents a move towards warmer fittings in hospitality, particularly in high end specifications. Brushed Light Gold and Brushed Bronze are the first finishes from Dornbracht’s new PVD production line, offering more variety in terms of the colour palette.
There will furthermore be a dedicated area for bespoke solutions, showing for example unique handle inlays which can be personalised to individual projects, using recent collaborations with Nature Squared and Glass Design as examples.
“We always look forward to HIX and the chance to hear from our A&D customers first hand,” comments Craig Johnstone, Sales and Marketing Director, Dornbracht UK. “Our finishes were really popular at HIX last year and we enjoyed the response from our visitors. HIX was the natural place to unveil our new Brushed Bronze finish and we look forward to the feedback this year. With the additional presence of Christian Sieger at our stand this year, we are looking forward to inspiring the industry again.”
For more information visit www.hixevent.com. Visitors can register for free at HIX Event 2024 (visitcloud.com).
Dornbracht at HIX - 27 and 28 November 2024 - Business Design Centre London - Stand 1 - Free and unticketed event with Champagne and canapes on 27 November from 6pm with Christian Sieger
About Dornbracht
Dornbracht, with headquarters in Iserlohn, Germany, is a leading specialist for superior designer fittings and accessories for bathrooms, spas and kitchens. The company was founded in 1950 and today is internationally renowned among architects, designers and luxury consumers for its product portfolio in more than 125 markets.
HIX LDN – Europe’s leading hotel design event – is back for 2024 with more of the best hotel interior experiences. Bringing the hospitality design community together for two days of networking, talks, installations, and an exhibition of over 160 leading interior design brands, HIX is a true celebration of everything that makes hotels incredible.
Last year, HIX welcomed 4,280 guests to London’s Business Design Centre, including architects, designers, operators, developers, investors, project managers, specifiers and more. Gathering the entire hotel supply chain under one roof, HIX returns on 27 & 28 November with new spaces, new experiences, a new theme, and a newly expanded exhibition of the latest interior products.
The theme for this year’s HIX, ‘a sense of place’, explores the unique connections that exist between a hotel and the area it serves – be that a specific building, a neighbourhood, a district or an entire city. As guests seek out increasingly authentic localised experiences, tapping into these connections has become a key marker of both commercial and cultural success. As such, designers have been tasked with facilitating organic, sustainable relationships with close-knit surrounding communities.
Every element of the HIX 2024 programme will be guided by this idea; from the topics up for debate on the HIX Talks stage and the form of the event’s signature HIX installation, to the soundtrack and menus at one of the many industry networking receptions.
Featuring a curated selection of over 160 cutting-edge design brands, the HIX show floor represents the best of the bathroom, surface, technology, furnishing and fabric sectors – a one stop shop with everything you need to bring the guest experience to life. This year’s line-up includes returning HIX favourites like GROHE, Laufen, Roca, Hansgrohe, Chelsom, Duxiana, Hypnos and Muuto along new members of the HIX exhibitor community like Cane-line, Woodio, Pablo Designs, Frandsen and Bensen. Elsewhere, back for a third year, Collection is HIX’s expo-within-an-expo comprising a micro-edit of 30 European labels presenting exclusive new products, while the all-new Gallery Hall adds 30 new stands and activation areas served by their own programme of content.
How is the rise of responsible tourism changing hotel design? Is hotel F&B the key to unlocking an authentic local experience? Will hotels evolve to be more like homes? HIX Talks asks the big hotel design questions with a lineup of the industry’s brightest minds. This year’s speakers include Marriott, IHG, Hilton, Accor, AvroKO, Nomadic Escapes, Luxury Frontiers, Squire & Partners, Holloway Li, Studio Lost, Richmond International and more.
Running parallel, a newly launched series of breakout talks curated by HIX partners Design Anthology UK, Festival of Hospitality and Studio Skov will complement the main programme with discussions centred around branding, investment and the future of travel. Taking place on the new Gallery Stage, these breakout sessions include panels, presentations and intimate one-on-one chats with the people and perspectives shaping the future of hotel design.
Each year, HIX collaborates with leading hotel designers to create immersive installations that push the boundaries of the hospitality experience. In 2022, HIX worked with WeWantMore and organic material artist Côme Di Meglio to develop the world’s first mycelium bar, whilst 2023 upped the stakes with a pair of spaces by Blacksheep and MIXD that showcased two distinct ‘rooms with a point of view’.
This year, under the guiding mantra of ‘a sense of place’, the signature HIX installation will mark the event’s largest and most ambitious project yet. Partnering with four leading hospitality design studios in Purcell, 3Stories, Atellior and 4Corners Design, this year’s project sees the team reimagine Islington’s iconic Business Design Centre as a hospitality experience.
Presented as a large-scale multimedia gallery within a space by set designers Cloud & Horse, each vision draws from a deep-dive historical report on the building and local area by heritage consultants Historic Productions, and celebrates the power of locality, community and heritage in hotel design.
About HIX
HIX is the ever-changing experience that makes hotels incredible and Europe’s leading exhibition for hotel design. The event brings together the entire design and interiors supply chain—including bathroom, fabrics, FF&E, furniture, lighting, objects, outdoor, wellness, surfaces, technology, and more—with the interior designers, architects, specifiers, hotel operators, procurement professionals, and developers who shape the guest experience.
HIX, Business Design Centre, 27-28 November 2024
Held at the Business Design Centre in Islington, London, LiGHT 24 is the UK’s only trade show dedicated to high-end lighting specification. Held annually, over two-days in November it attracts designers and specifiers from all areas of the industry looking to be inspired, educated, and grow their professional network.
Having attracted almost 5,000 visitors in 2023 - architects, interior designers, lighting designers, engineers, and specifiers head to LiGHT in their thousands to see the very latest product innovations and launches from 100s of exhibiting architectural and decorative lighting brands.
Run by [d]arc media – the leading media company in lighting design - the show also features the highly regarded [d]arc thoughts talks programme. Moderated by editors from the leading lighting design magazines arc and darc, as well as guest moderators, the talks delve deeper into the latest topics and trends affecting lighting and design – whether that’s looking at circular economy and sustainability, designing for wellness, or diversity in design.
LiGHT also provides endless opportunities for visitors to make new connections, whether that’s through the late-night drinks party, networking brunch, or while working in the dedicated co-working space, or re-energising in the Associations Lounge.
The 2024 edition of the show will take place on 20 and 21 November and is completely free to attend. For more information, including an exhibitor list and talks programme schedule, click here.
About LiGHT24
Architects, interior designers, lighting designers, engineers, and specifiers head to LiGHT in their thousands to see the very latest product innovations and launches from 100s of exhibiting architectural and decorative lighting brands.
LiGHT24, Business Design Centre, 20-21 November 2024
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