IMM cologne presents the trends that will be shaping the furniture and interiors sector – and the products that are good for business. At the imm cologne design events you will find a unique variety of interior design ideas for every room, every style and every requirement – from the basics all the way to designer items and luxury furnishings.
As you're resetting your focus for the New Year, start 2019 as you mean to go on - with a steady feed of interior inspiration and regular updates for the latest interior industry innovations and design developments to integrate into those new and exciting projects for the year ahead. What better way to start than with a host of design news and essential industry events to attend this January...
Scroll down to discover more about Maison&Objet this January and how SBID Members can claim FREE tickets to attend...
Winners of the Designed for Business Student Awards were announced!
SBID and BE OPEN announced the winners of the student design competition, Designed for Business, at the House of Commons on Thursday 29 November. Designed to showcase emerging talent and nurture relationships between students and the working world, competition Finalists, design professionals and leading educational establishments gathered for the prize-giving ceremony as the culmination of a six-month judging process.
Katarina Spenerova was announced as the Overall Winner, claiming the life-changing cash prize of £30,000, along with five other Category Winners across Art & Design, Interior Decoration, Fashion, Interior Design and Product Design. The 2019 edition of the Designed for Business Student Awards will be launching in the Spring!
Click to see the winning projects
8th - 11th January
Heimtextil - Frankfurt, Germany
Heimtextil is one of the biggest and most important international trade fairs for home and contract textiles, acting as a climate and trend barometer for the whole business year. At this leading event for interior textiles, design and trends, international manufacturers, dealers and designers present their products and innovations to a large audience of trade visitors. Heimtextil features over 2,900 exhibitors showcasing the very latest textiles and textile designs, attracting around 69,000 trade visitors from across the world.
11th - 14th January
Domotex - Hannover, Germany
From 11-14 January 2019, the Hannover Exhibition Centre will serve as a four-day hotspot for the global flooring industry, acting as a meeting point for the industry and bringing together industry professionals from all over the world with 1400 exhibitors and 38,000 visitors. Both exhibitors and visitors enthusiastically embraced the launch of a fresh exhibition design that introduced a clear hall layout, an annual keynote theme and the special Framing Trends showcase.
Many of these exhibitors are finalising the finer details of their showcases, eager to put their best foot forward when they present their product innovations in January. The show's new keynote theme, "CREATE'N'CONNECT", is a bold statement that puts the spotlight on the current connectivity megatrend. Connectedness is an important aspect of flooring in the sense that floors are unifying, connecting elements of room design. They inspire us, give us orientation and set the stage for human interaction. With their numerous design options, floors play an important role in providing the very foundation for the rooms in which we live and work.
SBID Members can claim complimentary tickets to attend - email [email protected] to claim yours!
13th - 15th January
Top Drawer - London, UK
Presenting thousands of leading and undiscovered UK and international brands, expertly curated and chosen for their beautiful design, exceptional quality, originality and commercial appeal. Top Drawer encompasses the dynamic worlds of Home, Gift, Fashion and Craft, providing unique access to this season's hottest new products giving buyers the ultimate choice for a successful season.
This year, the SBID Colour Council will make an appearance at Top Drawer 2019 on the 14th January at 12:30pm with a dedicated colour seminar to discuss those all-important colour trends for the year ahead, inviting a range of experts from the industry to talk about how they interpret colour for 2019. Click here to find out more.
SBID Members can upgrade their tickets to VIP for free - email [email protected] to register!
14th - 20th January
imm cologne - Cologne, Germany
imm cologne presents the trends that will be shaping the furniture and interiors sector – and the products that are good for business. At the imm cologne, you will find a unique variety of interior design ideas for every room, every style and every requirement – from the basics all the way to designer items and luxury furnishings.
For 2019, Hall 11 will be transformed into Pure Atmospheres as part of the conceptual development of the 'Pure' design segment. The new direction means even more inspiration combined with a stronger business focus.The name underscores the nature of the presentations, shaped by the exhibitors’ holistic interior concepts. Exhibitors will showcase inspiring brand concepts: their own take on domestic culture, their personal signature, their interpretation of good design. Here, the focus is not on the individual product but on the interaction of all the elements.
18th - 22nd January
Maison&Objet - Paris, France
Since 1995, MAISON&OBJET has inspired generations of interior designers and retailers by maintaining a high level of creativity, diversity and excellence throughout the years. With 2 aptly named hubs, Maison and Objet, M&O showcase an excess of 3,000 international brands to over 70,000 interiors professionals twice a year in Paris. The next edition is set to take place on 18-22 January 2019. Find out more about the upcoming event in January, here.
20th - 23rd January
January Furniture Show - Birmingham, UK
Perfectly timed at the start of the year to reveal the newest launches, the biggest names and the freshest trends at the UK's largest furniture event, the January Furniture Show is back on 20-23 January 2019 at the National Exhibition Center, Birmingham. New for 2019 will be the JFS Contract Trail. Over 150 of the 2019 exhibitors either regularly, or occasionally supply contract. For the first time contract suppliers will be identified on the exhibitor listing on the JFS website, making it easy for buyers to plan their stand visits in advance.
Show Director, Cleere Scammell said, “It is important that we give our buying visitors as much useful information as is feasible, to make their visiting time at JFS as productive as possible. Adding the Contract Trail was an easy decision given the number of requests we receive for the information, and given the large number of contract suppliers that we have among our exhibitors.”
30th - 31st January
Architect@Work - London, UK
Architect@Work is an exclusive event for architects, interior designers and specifiers taking place at the Old Truman Brewery. The carefully curated trade show aimed at interior and design industry professionals will return to London for its 2019 edition on 30-31 January with a brand new theme. The theme is future-proof. In an age when change is measured in seconds, not years, and sustainability is a necessity not an optional extra, architects and designers are increasingly tasked with proposing projects that have longevity. How can practitioners ensure they are taking the lead when it comes to future-proofing their projects and who is setting the agenda for tomorrow’s built environment?
Colour Trends: How experts interpret colour trends for 2019
Carolina Calzada-Oliveira, Chairman for SBID Colour Council and Co-Founder of Calzada Fox, invites a range of experts to talk about key colour trends for 2019 on Monday 14th January at 12:30pm - 1:15pm.
Focusing on different areas such as textiles, accessories, home interiors and materials, the panel will present individual ideas on the up and coming trends for interior design. Experts will include Marianne Shillingford, Creative Director at Dulux UK; Jessica Green, Senior Brand Manager at Craig & Rose Paints; Justine Fox, Co-Founder of Calzada Fox and Sarah Arnett, Modern Love Studio.
The talk will give inspiration on the use of different palettes, textures and patterns, as well as taking a closer look at how other industry professionals interpret trends and how colour information can work for designers.
Email [email protected] to register your interest in attending.
I hope you have a lovely Holidays, I have made some changes on the panel as the lady from Dada couldn’t make it I have search for a person with a textile background and include a lady called Sarah Arnett who does work for companies in fashion like Escada but also doesn’t designs for Tektura which is an SBID member amazing designs her company is called Modern Love Studio, you can check it online.
The World of Flooring. As one of the top annual design events, Domotex attracts more than 45,000 visitors, making it the leading trade fair for floor coverings. Visitors will find an array of products staged by 1,350 exhibitors from more than 60 countries. All the market leaders will be there to showcase product developments, trend-setting designs and the latest materials.
Heimtextil is one of the biggest and most important international trade fairs and design events for home and contract textiles, acting as a climate and trend barometer for the whole business year. At this leading event for interior textiles, design and trends, international manufacturers, dealers and designers present their products and innovations to a large audience of trade visitors. Heimtextil features over 2,900 exhibitors showcasing the very latest textiles and textile designs, attracting around 69,000 trade visitors from across the world.
Have you discovered the new Maison&Objet yet? Since the last edition in September 2018, Maison&Objet (M&O) totally revamped its layout, entirely tailored to designer's needs. Reconnecting with the fundamentals, M&O reorganised its offering to launch two new aptly named hubs: Maison and Objet!
The professionals-only trade fair introduced this new layout to help visitors find their way around the event’s vast offering. The two main themes were further divided into four styles for Maison and seven product families for Objet. This change was implemented in order to simplify the structure of the fair’s offering, improve visitor experience and encourage chance discoveries. With 119,633 visits made from across 171 countries, the success of the previous edition will once again pave the way for another memorable and inspiring design event in January. New visits, new audacious and intuitive purchasing experiences, inspirational and surprising itineraries… They've got a host of insightful surprises in store, so if you're an SBID member, make sure you claim your free tickets to attend next month!
The Inspirations Forum introduces the theme, 'Excuse my French'
For each session of M&O, NellyRodi analyses the latest consumer trends and sociological phenomena, and encapsulates them into a theme. The topic chosen for January 2019 may have a humorous note to it, “Excuse My French!” but, it looks very seriously at a re-emergence of the country of Molière on the international scene. All about the French art-de-vivre in France and abroad, Excuse my French will explore what makes French style so distinctive and attractive in a globalised economy, who are its inspirations and symbols today, and which designers, manufacturers, artisans best express the modern French heritage.
Vincent Grégoire at NellyRodi attributes this theme with the renewed curiosity about the French as “A sort of fascination at the moment”. For him, the movement is linked to globalisation “In a world where things are becoming standardised, people are looking for something different”. We couldn't think of anywhere more fitting to bring this trend to the forefront than the quintessentially Parisian trade fair set in the city of the indescribable Gallic quality that exudes an easy allure, an effortless chic and a distinctive sense of style.
The country has long been a reference world-wide for the arts, fashion, design and lifestyle. For many, it is quite simply the epitome of elegance. Grégoire pinpoints a number of factors responsible for the country’s new-found resurgence. Leading the way are a whole host of smaller companies – Petites Maisons, who reinterpret traditional savoir-faire with product lines characterised by a spirit of invention and exclusivity. A “nouvelle vague” of creatives open to multicultural influences has also emerged. They shake up traditional French chic by injecting inspirations from elsewhere in a new mood of fusion.
In light of this mix'n'match approach, the Trend Forum in Hall 7 will be presenting a selection of products, à la française which will embody the essence of this new cultural phenomenon and encapsulate the renaissance of the French scene. Adorn in theatrical décor inspired by the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles, a small truck displaying the essential M&O trend mook will be parked in the centre, surrounded by a number of handpicked contemporary items to create deliberate contrast against the classical setting. “There will be disruptive, dissonant elements and a spirit of contradiction”, promises Grégoire.
Save the date! Rendez-vous with trends lovers from 18-22 January 2019
SBID Members are entitled to complimentary tickets
Tickets are limited and available on a first come first served basis until the 14th of January 2019
To claim your free ticket email [email protected]
The festive season is looming; but the design industry never sleeps. With Christmas just around the corner and the final leg of the year fast approaching, don't forget to catch up on the latest industry news and upcoming design events for December!
Read below to discover this month's curated selection of art with Velvenoir and find out how SBID Members can claim their exclusive discount...
3rd - 8th December
Business of Design Week HK - Hong Kong, China
Asia’s premier annual event on design, innovation and brands since 2002, Business of Design Week (BODW) organised by Hong Kong Design Centre brings some of the world’s most outstanding design masters and influential business figures to Hong Kong. It provides a valuable platform for business and creative leaders to exchange ideas, network, and explore new business opportunities. This year’s summit will take on the theme of ‘Think ∙ Collaborate ∙ Create’ and be presented in collaboration with partner city Melbourne, cited as the world’s most liveable city by the Economist Intelligence Unit for seven consecutive years (2011-2017). The event features more than 70 speakers from over 15 countries and regions to present the latest industry insights and to promote the advancement of the creative industries.
4th - 6th December
ICFF South Florida - Florida, US
The 3rd annual South Florida edition of the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) will take place at the Fort Lauderdale Convention Centre. The ICFF South Florida is the natural extension of ICFF NYC, attracting over 3,000 interior designers, architects, retailers, developers and distributors to the Caribbean, South Florida, and Latin American markets. Offering an unparalleled opportunity to view innovative design trends from all over the globe as well as interactive, educational programming led by some of industry's top leading designers and icons.
5th - 9th December
Design Miami/ - Miami, US
Design Miami is the global forum for design, bringing together gallerists, designers, curators and critics from around the world to celebrate and promote collectable design. It is more than a marketplace for design, where the world’s top galleries gather to present museum-quality exhibitions of twentieth and twenty-first century furniture, lighting and objets d’art. Each show balances exclusive commercial opportunities with progressive cultural programming, creating exciting collaborations with designers and design institutions, panels and lectures with luminaries from the worlds of design, architecture, art and fashion, and unique commissions from the world’s top emerging and established designers and architects.
6th December
A Conversation about Design... With Maison&Objet - Edinburgh, UK
Maison&Objet are organising a breakfast meeting on Thursday 6th December at 8.30am - 10.30am for a small selection of Edinburgh based interior designers to exchange and share their views on the latest evolutions of the design industry, as well as offer their opinions and advice on how to improve the show. Held at The Balmoral Hotel, the organisers believe that first-hand perspectives, experiences and opinions from designers would add great value to this meeting for an insightful and progressive discussion about design.
RSVP by Friday 30th November to [email protected]
VELVENOIR releases their curated art selection for November with 10% discount for SBID Members
The international boutique art consultancy and concierge, Velvenoir offer SBID Members complimentary art consultancy services and access to a curated, in-house art inventory with expert guidance. This strategic partnership allows interior designers to work directly with a variety of art consultants saving valuable time and money for residential, hospitality and commercial projects. Velvenoir are now also offering an exclusive trade discount of 10% to SBID Member's art acquisition from any piece of art within their November selection.
Click here to browse the selection and be ready provide your SBID Membership number to claim your 10% discount
Prepare for the month of November with the latest industry news and upcoming design events!
Discover how the lucky SBID members among you can get your hands on free entrance to EquipHotel 2018 next month...
11th - 15th November
EquipHotel Paris 2018 - Paris, France
EquipHotel, the fair dedicated to hospitality services and equipment, is back from 11 - 15th November in Paris with even more new products, solutions and inspiration.As a designer the 5-day exhibition will enable you to source new suppliers amongst the 1,600 companies exhibiting, hunt down and test new products and innovations in the Innovation area by L’INNOVORE, network and take part in one of the masterclasses and special events.
SBID members are entitled to free entrance to the show! For your free pass simply register using our exclusive code.
Click here to register or email us for your code
11th - 12th November
Boutique Design New York - New York, USA
Now in its 8th year, Boutique Design New York (BDNY) is the leading trade fair and conference for the hospitality design industry, serving the eastern United States, Canada and Europe. Presented annually by Boutique Design at NYC’s Javits Center, BDNY brings interior designers, architects, purchasing agents and hospitality owners/developers together with manufacturers and marketers of high-calibre design elements for hospitality interiors.
The SBID Award Winners 2018 were announced at The Dorchester on 26th October
The highly anticipated winners of the SBID International Design Awards 2018 were revealed on Friday 26th October 2018 at a dazzling ceremony in The Dorchester hotel in London’s Mayfair. With more entries than ever before and an astounding 225,000 unique public votes; this year’s awards have been one of the most globally represented editions to date, with industry talent from over 42 countries across the globe. The competition this year was as inspiring as ever, with winning projects from the UK, South Africa, China, New Zealand, Canada, China, Dubai and more.
Winning a SBID International Design Award is truly a high achievement; all 14 categories are assessed by a technical panel, a public vote and a panel of leading industry experts, who look for outstanding examples of technical content and aesthetic creativity which ensures that all projects are assessed strictly on quality. Now in its eighth year, the SBID Awards is regarded as one of the highest accolades of interior design excellence. As a proudly independent contest, the SBID awards are driven purely by a desire to recognise talent and creativity, with every entry fairly and equally considered. The annual event continues to reward and celebrate outstanding projects and products from the industry at large.
Click here to see the full list of winners.
13th - 16th November
Downtown Design - Dubai, UAE
Downtown Design is the only platform in the Middle East for the region’s trade professionals to discover original, high quality design from all over the world. In its sixth edition, the Fair will take place at the Dubai Design District and present a carefully edited roster of established and emerging brands across a range of product categories; including furniture, lighting, bathrooms, kitchens, textiles and accessories. Fostering greater interaction, connectivity and commercial opportunity, Downtown Design is dedicated to providing a dynamic environment for buyers and brands to do business easily and efficiently. Downtown Design will run from 13 – 16th November 2018 as a key element of Dubai Design Week.
19th October - 22nd December
Karl Lagerfeld, Architectures - Paris, France
Carpenters Workshop Gallery Paris is pleased to introduce Karl Lagerfeld’s first ever sculptural works exhibition, Architectures, from 19th October through 22nd December 2018. Architectures is an art collection of functional sculptures designed by Karl Lagerfeld and inspired by Antiquity, referred to as the origin of beauty, culture and modernity by the designer. Evoking a contemporary architectural landscape with Greek origins, the unique pieces combine the precision of canonical proportions born from the use of the golden ratio and the most noble material, marble. The ensemble of gueridons, tables, lamps, consoles, fountains and mirrors materialise the perfect balance of classical foundations with a present-day vibe, like a modern mythology.
20th - 21st November
Sleep + Eat - London, UK
Sleep + Eat brings together the visionaries that represent and define the evolution of hotel, restaurant and bar design. Over two days, the show brings together hospitality leaders with Europe's foremost designers, consultants, architects and emerging talent creating across hotels, restaurants and bars. The expertly curated exhibition sees leading brands showcase their products and concepts; a seminar programme tackles zeitgeisty topics on the future of design; and there's plenty of chance to celebrate the industry's collective, creative spirit.
21st November
SBID Business Breakfast Meeting - London, UK
The upcoming Breakfast Meeting will be hosted by creators of innovative, beautiful and functional kitchens with a contemporary aesthetic and timeless elegance; Roundhouse Design at their Showroom in London on the Wednesday 21st November. SBID Business Breakfast meetings aim to bring together relevant industry professionals to facilitate business networking and partnerships.
To attend or register your interest in attending, please email [email protected]
GROHE extends its research laboratory in Germany
The world’s leading provider of sanitary fittings, celebrated the official opening of the extension to its research laboratory at the Hemer site in Germany. Investing EUR 1.1 million, GROHE is consolidating all the previously decentralised activities of its research laboratory in Hemer, facilitating an even closer connection between the central areas of research and development. In the past few months, GROHE has increased the laboratory space by 590 square metres for a total of 1,510 square metres to create the necessary infrastructure for more efficient development processes and new testing procedures.
The month of design is coming to an end and we're sure you're now brimming with new, fresh inspirations for the coming year. But the industry is not done yet as October has plenty more in store from trade shows and seminars to networking events, Design Awards and much more. We're back with our overview of the must-attend design events and exciting industry news for the month ahead!
Want a taste of the VIP treatment with complimentary breakfast before the big day ahead? Or do you just want to skip all those long, laborious queues and bag yourself front row seats? Find out more about this exclusive offer for VIP passes to the Surface & Materials Show below.
2nd October
Vectorworks Annual Design Day - London, UK
Taking place at the Cavendish Conference Centre, London from 9:30am – 5:00pm, this event is designed to showcase how Vectorworks software helps to streamline workflow. Discover how Vectorworks can offer design practices a real alternative for 2D/3D/BIM workflows, with key personnel from Vectorworks on hand to demonstrate the latest tools. In addition, there will be breakout sessions aimed at individual industries such as Interiors, Architecture and Landscape, which ensures that content is totally relevant and rewarding for all attendees.
Click here to register for the event!
3rd October
Places and Spaces for Project Based and Enquiry Learning - Newcastle, UK
There are many challenges for schools and teachers in implementing pedagogical change and curriculum innovation through enquiry, pbl and community curriculum initiatives. This event taking place from 4.30 – 6.30pm at the Herschel Learning Lab, Newcastle University, will consider the implications for the physical learning environment, from possibilities for school design through to classroom arrangement and organisation. We will investigate how educators can use their space to facilitate and support these approaches to learning. Drawing on the expertise of teachers, school leaders, architects, designers and researchers the following questions will be addressed:
Click here to reserve your place
2nd - 3rd October
Design Central - Cheshire, UK
The Largest Interiors trade event in the North of England is back for it's third year on the 2nd - 3rd October. The event, which started with just 20 companies, has been growing year on year and now houses over 60 companies with over 110 brands. With exhibitors such as Zoffany, Romo, Designers Guild, Osborne & Little, Arte Walls, Cole & Sons, Heathfield Lighting, Jacaranda Carpets and many more, this two day trade only event is held in beautiful surroundings at Colshaw Hall, Nr Knutsford. Visit this inspirational event to view new collection launches, the latest developments in interior design, a new food court to treat yourself to scrumptious “street” food, and the fantastic Havwoods Flooring bus.
Click here to register to attend
9th - 11th October
Surface and Materials - Birmingham, UK
Part of the Award-winning UK Construction Week, The Surface & Materials Show creates a unique platform for innovations within the surfaces and materials sector; attracting Architects, Designers, Contractors, Developers and many more. Taking place at Birmingham’s NEC from 9th – 11th October 2018, Surface & Materials unites over 100 exhibitors with an audience of over 35,000 industry professionals as part of UK Construction Week.
SBID Members can obtain exclusive VIP passes for the show which includes complimentary breakfast, fast track entrance to the show, reserved front rows for 100+ hours of seminars, as well as complimentary refreshments in the VIP lounges!
To claim your free VIP pass, email [email protected] with the title 'Surface & Materials VIP'
16th - 18th October
Independent Hotel Show - London, UK
The Independent Hotel Show is the premium business event for luxury and boutique hotels. Inspiring and informative, it is the UK’s only forum bringing together the luxury, boutique and independent hotel sector. A must-attend event for independent hoteliers and industry professionals, the show presents a diverse collection of the UK’s most innovative suppliers together with expert insight from their Talks Programme.
24th October
SBID 20:20 Meet the Buyer Networking Event - London, UK
The SBID 20:20 will bring together world class Interior Designers, Architects and Specifiers with the most creative, advanced and design-led products in the industry. The one day annual networking event provides a dynamic and lucrative business environment carefully tailored to create, encourage and facilitate synergies that build key relationships with face to face meetings. It provides a chance for suppliers and manufacturers to meet the industry’s most celebrated experts and international designers who have travelled from around the world for the announcement of the SBID International Design Awards winners.
If you're interested in attending, email [email protected]
26th October
SBID International Design Awards 2018 - London, UK
The SBID International Design Awards has been firmly established as one of the most prestigious recognitions of excellence in the interior design industry. The awards serve to recognise, reward and celebrate design excellence from a broad range of categories. The ceremony held at The Dorchester hotel in London will host a glamorous luncheon for esteemed guests who join to hear the announcement of the winners for the SBID Awards 2018. Winning an SBID International Design Award is a distinguished achievement as each category undergoes an exclusive and rigorous two-tier judging process by panels of leading industry experts for both technical content and aesthetic creativity.
Book a table for this year's SBID Awards ceremony to celebrate design excellence amongst the industry's best interior designers from around the world.
January Furniture Show announces Illuminate 2019
The UK’s premier and largest furniture event with 500+ exhibitors and 20,000+ visitors gives buyers a golden opportunity to select from the best, see the latest trends and meet manufacturers and suppliers face to face. The 2019 January Furniture Show (JFS) which taking place at the NEC in Birmingham from 20th - 23rd January announces a new sector dedicated to lighting of every kind; LIGHT will boast prestigious UK lighting companies including Oaks Lighting, Impex Russell, Elstead, Illuminati and Searchlight, who will all exhibit at JFS for the first time. They will be joined by the ever-creative Där Lighting, who has successfully exhibited at the show for the last three years.
Perfectly complementing LIGHT, will be well-known and emerging brands showing an extensive array of furniture, beds and accessories of every kind. Halls 1 and 2 will focus on high-end design led furniture with over 100 brands in the two halls showing sumptuous sofas and chairs, smooth and streamlined living and dining furniture, and dramatic and imposing beds. Pedigree brands including A.L.F, Battistella, Ego Italiano, Gwinner, Tetrad and SITS will introduce their latest designs.
To register your attendance and for more information visit www.januaryfurnitureshow.com
Now in it's eighth year, designjunction, the curated exhibition of cutting-edge design held between 20 – 23 September, is set across three exciting venues located in the cultural hub of London's South Bank; you can expect to discover 200 international brands and boutique shops, hundreds of product launches, outdoor installations, major brand activations, as well as delicious pop-up eateries and bars. Like the sound of that? Well, luckily for SBID Members, we have secured a limited number of VIP Platinum Passes exclusively for our members to enjoy the VIP treatment!
With the Platinum Pass you can enjoy: • Entry to the VIP Party on Wednesday 19th September • Unlimited access to the show during open hours • Free guided tour of the show, available daily from the press office
The Doon Street site - the largest super-structure ever built by designjunction - will feature up to 200 design brands and pop-up shops across the furniture, lighting and retail sectors. The Riverside Walkway will showcase a series of outdoor installations, whilst Oxo Tower Wharf and Bargehouse will host brand activations, talks, exhibitions and experiential events.
On the first floor of the Doon Street site, STILL BY FORM is a unique restaurant installation designed with a palette of harmonious layers of colours and texture to provide a setting for quiet contemplation; allowing visitors to disconnect for a moment of observation and reflect away from the bustle of the show.
Curated by design consultancy and procurement specialists BY FORM, the pop-up restaurant serves as a backdrop for exciting interior pieces that are yet to be showcased in the UK. STILL is influenced by simple Danish design and organic Japanese aesthetics, showcasing a selection of hand-picked collaborations with brands and designers. The pop-up restaurant installation features a refined collection of design across lighting, textiles, surfaces and furniture, and new materials, including brands like Anour, &tradition, KABE Copenhagen, Zilenzio and Atkinson & Kirby. The menu will be provided by 26 Grains, from Neil’s Yard London.
STILL utilises Caesarstone's newly launched Topus Concrete surface design for the restaurant’s main bar. Developed as part of the Caesarstone design team’s wider exploration of industrial finishes and weathered patinas, Topus Concrete’s gentle linier pattern is reminiscent of Jupiter’s rotating cloud bands, while its warm blush pink colours sit harmoniously within the calming palette used across STILL.
International design brand Gufram will also be presenting its playful Disco Gufram installation on the ground floor of the Doon Street site. Visitors to the show will be able to experience the immersive nightclub-inspired interior, a space intertwined with pop culture from the mid 1960’s, re-thought and re-shaped by Gufram. The Italian manufacturer has collaborated with three design studios on a disco-inspired collection: an extensive collection of sofas by Italian Atelier Biagetti, a series of innovative cabinets by Dutch design collective ROTGANZEN and a colourful range of rugs by French duo GGSV.
At Oxo Tower Wharf and Bargehouse, Swiss furniture manufacturer Vitra will present 'The Original. About the power of good design' as part of its international roadshow. The installation focuses on Vitra’s classic and contemporary products, offering insights into the product development processes and recounting the origins and stories behind some of their most recognisable designs.
‘The Original. About the power of good design’ exhibition forms part of Vitra’s ‘The Original’ campaign, communicating Vitra’s commitment to maintaining close relationships with its designers - who are referred to as authors - and the result of these collaborations always being truly original.
Flooring creatives, Bolon will launch nature-inspired collection, Elements, in an exhibition showcasing the company’s commitment to sustainability. Subtle and versatile, the Elements range reflects the textures of the natural environment and is inspired by materials such as linen, oak, ask, cork, birch and marble. The exhibition will highlight Bolon's two new sustainable initiatives, Closing the Circle and Cradle to Cradle with NoGlue®, and reflect on its history of environmental consciousness which started when its founder, Nils-Erik Eklund began making woven rugs from vinyl waste sourced from a Stockholm factory in 1949.
Urban Roof Gardens, leading design practice creating unique and stylish roof gardens, will bring its new Urban Biophilia concept to the Bargehouse courtyard. Exploring the profound relationship between people and nature, the installation will provide city dwellers with a botanical sanctuary.
Leading bathroom brand VitrA will present its new Plural collection conceived by Milan-based American designer Terri Pecora. Inspired by the heritage of communal bathing spaces and rituals, the range introduces the bathroom as a social hub and informal living environment where people meet and reconnect with themselves and their family.
Lighting manufacturer ANDlight based in Vancouver, Canada, will unveil three new product families – the minimal Array collection and the astral-inspired Orbit light by Lukas Peet and the Vine by Caine Heintzman.
designjunction will see the official launch of the Form sofa family, the latest collection by Icons of Denmark. Bringing Danish design to the UK, the brand will also unveil a new one-seater booth responding to the needs for flexible, but private office furniture solutions.
This year, designjunction will not only be returning with an abundance of the latest design innovations, product launches and trends for the forthcoming year, but will be bringing with it an inspirational troop of thought-provoking outdoor installations on the Riverside Walkway. British designer Steuart Padwick will be among the few to make a dramatic addition to the London skyline during designjunction in support of mental health with his project, Head Above Water. With its panoramic views of St Paul Cathedral and the iconic city skyline, the 9 metre high sculpture on Queen’s Stone jetty is designed to initiate the vital discourse about a topic which is all too often swept under the carpet.
The ‘Head’ is deliberately gender, ethnicity and age neutral and stands as a symbol of hope, bravery, compassion, positivity and change for those who have or are still confronting mental health issues. Steuart Padwick first sculpted a head in clay and then developed the concept into its current form using precision engineered, renewable and sustainable cross-laminated timber panels, provided by Stora Enso. To realise the structure Steuart Padwick worked with structural engineering expertise, Ramboll. It is a model of sustainable, smart design and build.
For more information about the events, installations, talks or for a full list of exhibitors, click here
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