Pedrali, the Italian manufacturer leader in the production of contemporary design furniture for workspaces, hospitality and residential, returned to London for Workspace Design Show - the UK's leading event dedicated to the workspaces of the future. On 25 and 26 February, the 100% Italian brand, took part for the 4th time, presented its latest collections at stand B40 at the Business Design Centre in London. The fair represents one of the most significant appointments in the London design calendar, bringing together the country's top A&D community, co-working operators, real-estate professionals and investors to explore innovations in workspace design - not only through exhibitors' installations, but also through an engaging programme of talks, meetings and immersive experiences. This year's theme "Connected Realities" explored how hybrid models, immersive technologies and smart environments are reshaping the workplace, not just as spaces we use, but as environments we experience, engage with and feel part of.
Embracing the latest trends, Pedrali presented its vision of the workspace: an agile, interconnected and welcoming environment capable of reflecting contemporary lifestyles and evolving professional needs.
Flexibility is a key driver, influencing both the physical configuration of spaces through new layouts and experiences and new ways of working. Today, the office is conceived as a dynamic environment where people interact to enhance efficiency and focus on their goals while strengthening corporate culture. The intelligent integration of technology fosters interaction, creating responsive and interconnected environments. Nature becomes an integral part of everyday working life through the use of sustainable materials, daylight and abundant greenery, transforming interiors into inspiring and restorative settings. Outdoor spaces are increasingly central, offering areas in which to relax or work informally.
The contemporary workspace is no longer simply a place of work, but a cultural hub that encourages collaboration, creativity and learning. Designed to accommodate diverse specialisations and promote interconnection, these spaces keep people at the centre, offering opportunities to personalise, create and interact with a broader ecosystem. Conviviality therefore becomes a fundamental value: spaces are designed to encourage spontaneous interactions, moments of exchange and authentic relationships.
The workspace becomes a welcoming environment that supports people throughout the day, fostering longevity and generating a sense of belonging a place people wish to inhabit and return to, enhancing both physical and emotional comfort and promoting a healthy, regenerative working routine.
Pedrali products help to create inviting atmospheres thanks to the use of colour and the endless customisation options. Furthermore, ergonomics plays a key role: furniture must be adjustable and equipped with state-of-the-art mechanisms to adapt to the user, ensuring comfort and giving individuals control over their workspace. This not only enhances emotional well-being but also fosters creativity and teamwork. Together, these elements create environments that evolve over time alongside the people who use them.
Pedrali welcomed its visitors in an open space, defined by natural, earthy tones, a neutral palette that enhances the products. At the centre of the stand, a contemporary workspace is created around Rizz Workstation designed by Robin Rizzini a versatile and functional solution, adapting to different needs thanks to the system of two-, four- or eight-seater workstations. A structural strength concealed by clean lines distinguishes this table, which integrates the legs with an aluminium supporting frame hidden beneath the tabletop to ensure aesthetic lightness and maximum stability. To support large tabletops, a central rectangular steel column with rounded edges also serves as cable management. The die-cast aluminium legs are characterised by a triangular section that faces outwards and tapers into a round shape, resting elegantly on the floor. The sinuous curve shaping the leg is directed towards the centre of the table, to optimise seating capacity. A cable management system integrated into the tabletop is designed to accommodate sound-absorbing screens, making Rizz Workstation the perfect solution for modern and efficient workspaces. The table can also be complemented with an optional LED lighting system, whose central bridge structure recalls classic library tables. The upper section can be used to hold plants or small objects.
Encircling Rizz Workstation are Laja 2 armchairs by Alessandro Busana, distinguished by their soft, cosy forms and characterised by a blend of stylistic simplicity and organic lines. The collection includes a side chair and an armchair featuring an injected polyurethane foam seat with elastic belts and a flexible, welcoming backrest. A distinctive feature of the collection is its four die-cast aluminium legs, obtained from a single mould. The legs of Laja 2 are also available in solid ash wood, steel rod or cantilever steel tube frame. Here, they are presented with a die-cast aluminium five-spoke base with castors.
The multi-functional Blume Sideboard by Sebastian Herkner completes the scene and echoes the sophisticated flower-shaped profile in extruded aluminium of the homonymous collection. Blume Sideboard combines storage capacity with the ability to define or divide spaces with elegance and versatility. It features four curved plywood ash wood or walnut veneered doors combined with extruded aluminium legs in a variety of anodised or power coated finishes, in addition to a composite marble or high pressure laminate surfaces.
Outdoor areas are increasingly becoming an integral part of the workspace, offering places where people can work or unwind in the open air. The selected collections ensure comfort and are highly resistant to weather conditions, making them ideal for versatile and long-lasting use. Chairs, armchairs and lounge armchairs from Coney outdoor collection by Mandelli Pagliarulo are showcased on the stand, combining functionality, comfort and a highly graphical visual impact. The signature features of the collection are its clean lines and visual lightness: mono-material seating characterised by a curved tubular steel frame. The seat and backrest create a three-dimensional support, ensuring structural solidity and ergonomics. The vertical slats of the backrest, moulded and shaped from metal sheet, create a distinctive pattern together with the horizontal ones of the seat. Coney is ideal for both breakout areas in urban settings and terraces in modern workspaces.
With their elegant silhouette and minimal design, Elliot tables by Patrick Jouin complete the scene, combining soft lines with sinuous, natural forms. The setting also includes Caementum monoblock coffee tables by Marco Merendi & Diego Vencato, made of concrete with the addition of carefully selected additives to guarantee excellent technical performance. In this setting, they are presented in a glossy olive green finish, but are also available in yellow, brown, bright green, beige and blue, as well as in matte terracotta or grey concrete options.
Filicudi table lamps, designed by Andrea Pedrali, complete the setting, helping to create a relaxed atmosphere. Filicudi is a practical and functional rechargeable table lamp that can transform into a decorative object suited to different contexts of use. Made of an extruded aluminium column and a polycarbonate diffuser, Filicudi has compact proportions and minimalistic style. The column features subtle grooves that add depth and visual appeal. Filicudi is provided with a multi-charging system: the diffusers can be stacked using magnets to charge up to ten pieces at the same time, without the use of external cables. The LED light source can be dimmed to three brightness levels via a touch sensor control. The lamp easily separates into two parts; when the diffuser is charging, the column transforms into a watertight flower vase, enhancing its versatility.
The modular Jeff sofa, designed by Patrick Norguet, recreates a comfortable indoor environment for informal moments of sharing with colleagues. Jeff is a set of miniature architectures in polyurethane foam, skilfully combined to create a modular and reconfigurable sofa. The main feature of Jeff is its harmony of volumes: the squared backrest pairs with a delicate seat to soften and give balance to the whole structure. New, more compact modules for contemporary requirements were launched during 2025, still offering comfort and functionality: a linear module, a footstool and 90° corner unit. Distinguished by an oblique backrest, the corner unit harmoniously optimises the space. Twiny rug, designed by DWA Design Studio, adds a contemporary touch. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, the collection includes two different patterns, both in twill and defined by a discreet graphic sign, one striped and one diagonal. The rug background in neutral shades of sand is divided into two tone-on-tone sections, one lighter and one darker. The rugs are made from cord obtained by weaving a polypropylene yarn, which is strong yet soft and completely recyclable, ensuring a very high level of performance when placed outdoors, guaranteeing resistance to sunlight and weather, easy cleaning and maintenance.
The layout also features Caementum coffee tables by Marco Merendi & Diego Vencato in glossy beige finish, and Filicudi table lamps by Andrea Pedrali.
Even lounge and waiting areas are turning into spaces designed with care to ensure comfort and a warm welcome, contributing to people's well-being. A comfortable lounge area is defined by Ester lounge armchairs, designed by Patrick Jouin, presented alongside with Stiel lounge armchairs and Blume tables, both designed by Sebastian Herkner. Ester Lounge is made of injected polyurethane foam with elastic belts. Proportions have been conceived to gracefully accommodate a wider, cosy seat, on which rests a comfortable cushion, and a backrest with a curved, enveloping design, while retaining the collection's distinctive identity.
Stiel is a collection inspired by elegance and sophistication. A seating collection characterised by soft, rounded shapes in polyurethane foam on a curved round steel tube frame. Completing the scene, Blume tables, also by Sebastian Herkner, echo the fine lines of the collection, whose distinctive force emerges from the column in extruded aluminium with a sophisticated flower-shaped profile.
The stand also featured Nemea, designed by Cazzaniga Mandelli Pagliarulo and presented in an American walnut version, which thanks to its sophisticated grain and enveloping character, enriches the collection adding warmth and elegance. Nemea is a seating collection with solid wood legs and a plywood backrest, recalling the idea of classic gracefulness shaped by time and history. Its sinuous legs fit into the die-cast aluminium frame placed under the seat. Stiel side chair and armchair by Sebastian Herkner are also showcased, featuring a seat and backrest connected to the frame without visible fixing screws. Stiel collection is conceived for convivial settings, placing comfort and wellbeing at its centre. Chairs and armchairs are arranged around Blume tables by Sebastian Herkner, featuring the flower-shaped column and here proposed with a Palazzo white marble top.
The setting was completed by Twiny rug by DWA Design Studio in terracotta tones, while Filicudi lamps by Andrea Pedrali illuminated the entire set.
About Pedrali
Pedrali is an Italian company that produces contemporary chairs, tables, furnishings and lamps for contract and residential. The collection is the result of a careful and accurate research aimed to create functional and versatile industrial design products made of metal, plastic materials, wood as well as upholstery. Furniture exclusively manufactured in Italy through a design process which combines tradition and innovation, engineering excellence and creative brilliance. The “100% Made in Italy” philosophy becomes real through the internal production in the headquarters of Mornico al Serio (Bergamo), where the automated warehouse designed by architect Cino Zucchi is based, and in the wooden furniture factory in Manzano (Udine).
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Workspace Design Show (25–26 February 2026, Business Design Centre, London) returns with a powerful series of immersive installations that bring the show’s 2026 theme, Connected Realities, to life. Designed by leading architecture and workplace design studios, these installations explore how physical environments, digital systems, material innovation and human experience are becoming increasingly interconnected in the modern workplace.
Together, the installations form a journey across the show floor, inviting visitors to pause, interact, reflect and reimagine how workplaces are designed, experienced and sustained.
Designed by MCM in partnership with Future Works, innovation venture of The Furniture Practice, the Circular Hub is a dedicated space exploring circularity across a range of product typologies. Materials are traced from raw to refined, with natural and synthetic options displayed side by side to reveal different circular pathways. The space features material and product contributions from Nested Living, Materials Assemble, Tate, Vitra and Planteria.
A programme of hands-on challenges invites participants to dismantle and rebuild a piece of furniture, putting adaptability, repair and reuse into practice. The stand itself functions as a live prototype, demonstrating a minimal, near zero-waste exhibition approach rooted in learning, experimentation and reuse.
Peldon Rose presents Exhale: a pavilion for deep listening. Attention softens, breath slows, and ideas settle. Between talks, a twenty-minute exhale unfolds, an architectural weather shift shaped by scent and light, renewing the atmosphere and re-tuning the space. This is the new home for Sustainability Talks & Occupiers Forum.
Merge invites visitors to explore the evolving relationship between craft and technology. It's split into two journeys, one designed and one to discover. The installation shows how integrated workplace technology supports flexibility and real-time responsiveness. Suppliers include Camira, Viccarbe, Osol, Planteria and Steelcase.
Through intuitive digital interfaces, people can personalise elements such as lighting and colour, actively transforming the space around them. This interaction softens the boundary between user and environment, showing how future workplaces are shaped not only for people, but also by them.
Inspired by this year’s theme “Connected Realities,” the stage design moves between physical and digital realms. Transporting visitors into a new dimension, cosmic colours fade into gentle gradients, forming a calm yet mysterious space. At the centre, a circular stage brings the focus back to people, suggesting that in our shifting worlds, human connection remains our true ground.
“These installations are not visual statements alone. They are experiences designed to provoke conversation, reflection and interaction,” says Esha Bark-Jones, Show Director, Workspace Design Show. “Connected Realities is about how workplaces are evolving in real time, and these installations allow visitors to experience that evolution first-hand.”
Following the installations, visitors can explore the wider exhibition featuring hundreds of workplace products from international and UK brands, alongside four dedicated talks stages Workspace Design Talks, Sustainability Talks, Occupiers Forum and the FIS Conference, delivering a comprehensive conference programme across the two days. With over 120 speakers, the programme brings together leading architects, designers, occupiers and workplace strategists to discuss the ideas, challenges and opportunities shaping the future of work.
Register now to attend the exhibition and explore these installations in-person: workspaceshow.co.uk
About Workspace Design Show
Workspace Design Show brings together the entire commercial interiors community to discover and discuss tomorrow’s workspaces. Featuring an exhibition, a strategic conference as well as numerous networking functions, Workspace Show offers attendees the chance to explore the latest products & innovations that have been developed on the back of the disruption caused by the pandemic.
Registration is now officially open for Workspace Design Show London, returning to the Business Design Centre on 25–26 February 2026 with its most forward-thinking edition yet. The 2026 show will push even further under its new theme, Connected Realities, exploring how physical spaces and digital layers are increasingly merging to shape the workplaces of tomorrow.
Across two days, the event will transform the BDC into a dynamic landscape of ideas and innovation, featuring leading UK and international brands unveiling the latest in furniture, lighting, acoustics, flooring, sustainability, digital workplace tools and materials for next-generation environments. Visitors can expect a show floor rich with new launches from companies including König + Neurath, Sedus, Kvadrat, Pedrali, Interface, Forbo and more, alongside a wider range of workplace product innovators shaping the future of work.
Building on its reputation for curating one of the strongest speaker line-ups in the sector, this edition will bring together 140+ speakers and 40+ power-packed sessions, featuring leaders from AECOM, VirginMediaO2, Overbury, tp bennett, Sidley Austin, Octopus Energy, Hawkins\Brown, CBRE and many more voices shaping the way we design, work and live.
The content programme will once again span the full spectrum of workplace design and strategy, with sessions exploring design excellence, human behaviour, culture, technology, transformation, sustainability, creative leadership and the evolving role of the physical office. Visitors will experience discussions that cut across design, real estate and people experience reflecting how today’s workplaces sit at the intersection of spatial thinking, digital systems and organisational change.
Adding to the show’s creative impact, design partners Gensler, Peldon Rose, MCM Architecture, M Moser Associates and Area will bring the Connected Realities theme to life through a series of experiential installations and lounges across the venue. These spaces will reflect the frictionless blend between physical environments and digital augmentation, inviting visitors to explore new ways people engage with space, technology, materials and each other. The event will offer moments of immersion, interaction and inspiration woven throughout the entire visitor journey.
A major highlight of 2026 will be the launch of the new Workspace Design Awards, taking place on 25 February and celebrating exceptional workplace projects from around the world. The Awards Evening will be followed by the Networking Party, sponsored by Mute, bringing studios, occupiers, developers, product brands and thought leaders together for a night of connection and celebration right on the show floor.
Workspace Design Show continues to serve as the UK’s annual meeting point for workplace leaders across architecture, design, corporate real estate, HR, facilities management, development, construction and workplace experience. The 2026 edition will be a deeper, richer and more integrated perspective on how work environments are designed, built and experienced at a moment when organisations are rethinking the role of the workplace more profoundly than ever.
Visitor registration is now open, and design professionals can get their free pass at: workspaceshow.co.uk
The UK’s leading workplace interiors exhibition returns on 25–26 February 2026 at the Business Design Centre, London, unveiling its bold new theme: Connected Realities.
This edition invites exhibitors and visitors alike to explore how hybrid models, immersive technologies and smart environments are reshaping the workplace, not just as spaces we use, but as environments we feel, engage with and belong to.
Leading brands already confirmed include König + Neurath, Sedus, Bisley, Pedrali, Interface, Forbo, Kvadrat and many more. Hear from industry leaders including Nestlé, Arcadis, Octopus Energy, AECOM, Lloyds, Pascall + Watson, VirginMedia O2, Landsec, Gensler, WPP, Foster + Partners and CBRE, who will be speaking at the show.
Adding to the excitement, the inaugural Workspace Design Awards will take place live at the show on 25 February 2026, celebrating completed workplace projects from across the globe.
A must-attend fixture in London’s design calendar, Workspace Design Show brings together 5,000+ workplace professionals, an awe-inspiring lineup of 140+ speakers and 500+ innovative workplace products, making it the definitive platform for exploring the workplace design trends.
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Workspace Design Show is a must-addition to London’s design calendar, attended by the region’s top architects, designers, occupiers, developers, consultants, coworking companies, and fit-out companies. It’s the platform to explore workspace innovation, unveil the latest products, and ignite your creative spark through thought-provoking talks and immersive programs.
With a gathering of over 5,000 attendees, an awe-inspiring lineup of 120+ speakers, 500+ unique workplace products, and many exciting features and installations, the Workspace Design Show is an unmissable event.
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This year's edition of the Workspace Design Show (27 - 28 February 2024, Business Design Centre, London), presents an impressive array of features. These bring together some of the industry’s leading designers, architects and built environment partners and range from an immersive forest stage to an interactive lighting installation. Altogether, 2024’s features represent an incredible spectacle for attendees of the Show, which has become a must-visit event for office interiors professionals since its inception in 2021.
Curated by Gensler, the design concept for the Design Talks Lounge at the Workspace Design Show 2024 delves into the overarching theme, ‘Bloom – Exploring the Thriving Ecosystem of Work Life’. This engaging experience aims to shed light on and draw inspiration from nature, encouraging a positive perspective on the evolving worlds of work and life. Established and independent furniture consultants, Hunters, have partnered with sustainably-focussed firms to help bring this feature to life. Office plant suppliers Exubia plays a central role with eye-capturing biophilic design, seamlessly merging live planting with innovative moss elements. This is complemented by a 66-metre custom printed fabric backdrop provided by Kvadrat, featuring a forest design and crafted by the incredibly skilled seamstresses at Waverley. The flooring, supplied by Material Hangout and Mogu, known for its bio-based solutions, reinforces the Design Talks Lounge’s environmental ethos, with the furniture carefully selected from Andreu World, a firm renowned for its commitment to sustainability, with products made from biodegradable and compostable properties. To extend the life cycle and impact of the design of the feature, post-event will see the redistribution of the plants and furniture featured, while the fabric finds a second life in charity projects, ensuring a sustainable and waste-free approach.
Architectural, design and planning practice tp bennett is responsible for the design of the feature at the entrance to Workspace Design Show 2024. A series of elegant columns is arranged in a conceptual maze, serving as a symbolic representation of the intricate ecosystem of work life. Each column embodies the essence of ‘Bloom’ – another nod to the event’s theme. They stand tall and varied, representing the diversity of experiences and challenges often experienced in life and at the same time, the structures symbolize the growth, development and resilience of trees in a garden. As you navigate through the varied paths, you encounter different sculptural pieces created by Aectual, each one illustrating a delicate bloom, composed of recycled sustainable materials and textured 3D printed surfaces with accompanying organic biophilia provided by Vantage Spaces and Planteria, both experts in biophilic design & office planting. Vantage Spaces are using preserved foliage, which is harvested sustainably using natural dyes to preserve the stems and ensure they are VOC free, 100% natural & biodegradable. Overall, this conceptual maze invites contemplation on the organic nature of career progression, encouraging individuals to appreciate the beauty and resilience inherent in their professional journey. The feature is finished with a captivating modular, linear lighting system, subtly integrated by iGuzzini with contemporary textiles from Kvadrat and specialist plant lighting from Soltech.
Both the Occupiers Forum and the Sustainability Works sessions will be held in the Insights Lounge, designed exclusively by Lisa Pasi, graduate interior designer with international architects practice BDP. Also addressing the theme of, ‘Bloom’, Pasi’s concept will focus on the symbiotic relationship between man and nature. Hunters once again play a key role in terms of sourcing sustainable partners. Pasi’s vision promotes the purpose and validity of using natural materials within the workplace environment. To this end, wood and stone are not only aesthetically pleasing and foster a sense of warmth but also positively influence mood and well-being. Says Lisa Pasi, “Despite being constantly reminded of our connection to nature through our senses, this association tends to diminish when we find ourselves indoors, surrounded by artificial light and synthetic materials. Therefore, by adhering to biophilic design principles, the inclusion of natural materials will establish a connection to nature, bolstering concentration, creativity, and job satisfaction.” The sustainable credentials of flooring firms Mogu, Material Hangout and Ege carpets also underpin the concept. Overall, visitors to the Insights Lounge can enjoy a tactile experience and encounter the customisable options and unique qualities of natural materials, which are sure to enrich the overall comfort and engagement of individuals in the workplace.
Jason Bruges Studio presents two interactive lighting prototypes on the theme of ‘Living Workplace’. Each prototype is a 1:1 section of an existing, full-scale permanent artwork. The first prototype, called Energy Dynamics, originally developed for the Ukrainian energy company DTEK, uses technology for storytelling. The second prototype entitled The Experience Tunnel, was created for trading firm XTX Markets and introduces interaction to foster human connection and collaboration.
M Moser Associates has crafted a captivating oasis featuring the exquisite Pebble Rubble modular seating range from Italian furniture manufacturer Moroso that transports us to a serene forestscape. Amidst the lively atmosphere of the Workspace Design Show, visitors will have the opportunity to be immersed in nature-inspired surroundings, where tranquillity and rejuvenation seamlessly converge. As the name suggests, the Recharge Lounge offers an opportunity to reset, refuel, recharge with Electrosonic also partnering to provide an experience where architecture, storytelling and technology connect in this enchanting retreat.
Collectively, these features will form a key part of Workspace Design Show 2024 and promote meaningful discussions around the future of workplace, particularly in terms of best practice in sustainability. Register now to attend Workspace Design Show.
With a gathering of over 3,500 attendees, an awe-inspiring lineup of 120+ speakers, 300+ unique workplace products, and many exciting features and installations, the Workspace Design Show is an unmissable event. Register now to receive a complimentary visitor pass and attend.
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Workspace Design Show returns for the second time, unveiling an exciting speaker line-up and an extensive exhibitor list as part of its 2023 edition. Taking place once again at London’s Business Design Centre, the show brings together the UK’s workplace interiors community to explore the experience of tomorrow’s workspaces.
The show will take place from 27- 28 February 2023, with this year’s theme being Destination Workplace: Places Where People Want To Be. One of the highlights from the inaugural 2022 edition was the Show’s talks programme, which was well received by the workplace design community.
Workspaces are increasingly requiring multifunctional products. Furniture designer Pedrali will be exhibiting the multifunctional BuddyHub Desk, a functional and efficient workstation where users can concentrate and isolate or create collaborative and meeting areas. Spacestor will be launching their newest product development, Aeonica, a space-making toolkit for designers which brings the New Landscape for Work.
RS Barcelona will showcase other fully flexible products, among them its ‘you and me’ ping pong table which caters for the recent trend ‘microbreaks’ which are proven to increase productivity. With mental and physical well-being at the forefront of workplace design, Technogym will be showcasing elements of its product ecosystem: connected smart equipment for end-user access wellness.
Workspace Design Show has every surface covered from flooring to fabrics, which are increasingly used to define different spaces within an office floorplate. Flooring specialists Tarkett and Strata Tiles will both be exhibiting, demonstrating their latest surface solutions. Exploring the importance of colour and texture through fabrics is Kvadrat, a well-renowned textiles company, which produces high-performance, design textiles, rugs, acoustic and window covering solutions for both commercial and residential uses. BIOHM will present the bio materials exhibition, with biological systems at the heart of its inspiration.
Workspace Design Show is showcasing a vast range of products that aid privacy and sound control. Amongst these are award winning firm The Meeting Pod Company, known for their commercial and domestic, indoor and outdoor meeting pods. Mute, meanwhile, will be displaying various solutions to regain focus and allow conversations to flow. Making a return to the show are leaders in sustainable and acoustic finishes, Woven Image, who will be demonstrating the importance of ceilings in acoustic control.
The event will also host some of the industry’s leading architectural lighting specialists, demonstrating the move away from harsh office lighting towards more human-centric solutions. The exhibitors include Erco which has a whole portfolio based entirely on LED technology and Delta Light, recognised throughout the world for its subtle blend of ambiance, elegance, functionality, and design, both in interior and exterior lighting. The Indoor and Outdoor intelligent lighting specialist, iGuzzini will also be exhibiting their latest products.
A wide array of leading architects and designers will also be showcasing their perspectives on the latest workplace trends.
Confirmed speakers for 2023 hail from a raft of stakeholder groups, from developers to architects and their blue-chip clients. These include architects and designers such as Collin Burry, Design Principal with Gensler; Christos Passas, Director, Zaha Hadid Architects, Katrina Kostic Samen, Director and Head of Workplace Strategy & Design, and others.
International furniture specialist The Furniture Practice are curating the Talks Lounge once again this year, as well as collaborating with architectural firm BDP on the newly added talks space. The spaces are set to feature iconic brands including Vitra, Fredericia, Arper, Andreu World, and Moroso amongst others.
In a series of talks, interviews and discussions, the Sustainability Works programme will bring together a selection of key figures behind the workplace market’s leading sustainable initiatives, projects and product developments. Curated by Mick Jordan and the Works editorial team, it is a response to sustainability’s place at the top of the workplace agenda.
Workspace Design Show will also be hosting the Occupiers Forum – ‘The view from HQ’. Among the speakers from corporate organisations are Michelle Harwood, EMEA Real Estate Director, Norton Rose Fulbright LLP; Ash Kaur, Workplace Design Lead for Europe, Middle East and Africa, Oracle, and others. This gives visitors the opportunity to hear perspectives from current senior workplace end users, exploring the present and future demands of high-profile firms.
The Finishes and Interiors Sector Conference (FIS) will take place over both days of Workspace Design Show too. The first day will focus on the compliance and the fit-out process: creating the best possible environments to put the wow factor into buildings, while the second day will focus around creating destination workspaces: places where people want to be.
The complete speaking programme at Workspace Design Show will cover a range of unmissable topics around workplace design and strategy featuring speakers with a diverse range of perspectives.
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Launched in January this year, Workspace Design Show is an exciting addition to the global design events calendar, with the inaugural edition taking place from 4-5 November 2021 at London’s Business Design Centre, at the heart of the UK’s commercial interiors community.
After all the recent disruption to the Workspace industry, there is huge change underway in how we are designing our office interiors to improve the employee experience. The Workspace Design Show will be a great chance to listen to the latest thought leadership, check out the newest and most innovative interiors products, and network with your industry peers again.
Workspace Design Show
When: 4-5 November 2021
Where: Business Design Centre, London
The Workspace Design Talks will feature top level A&D speakers from Gensler, Grimshaw, Perkins&Will, AECOM, Arup, Areen, MCM, tp bennett, MF Design Studio, BDP Architecture, and end-user clients such as HMRC, PwC, BBC, McCann, Aviva, The Office Group, Co-space, DLA Piper and more. Panel discussions will open up challenging debates to uncover the latest thinking in how design can influence employee wellbeing, engagement, creativity & productivity, as well as the latest workspace design trends in sustainability, flexibility and inclusivity.
The attendee list includes delegates confirmed from Government Property Agency, Oktra, Unispace, Vodafone, Barclays Bank, NHS Property Services, Crown Commercial Service, Faith and Gould, We Work, CBRE, British Land, Morgan Lovell.
Your complimentary guest pass will give you access to the exhibition as well as all the talks featuring the above speakers, the Leisure Area to use as a co-working space or a meeting space or just a place to relax/ work from during the 2 days as well as free coffee, tea, hot chocolate throughout the 2 days at 3 dedicated coffee stations sponsored by Liquidline.
The Show floor will also feature re-creations of commercial interiors such as the Design Talks Lounge designed and curated by The Furniture Practice, The VIP Lounge designed by Rainlight Studio, built by AASK US and curated by Obolife, and the exhibition area including leading brands such as Humanscale, Spacestor, Tarkett, Interface, Actiu, Zumtobel, Andreu World, Benchmark Furniture, Buzzispace, and many more.
About Workspace Design Show Workspace Design Show is the UK’s only exhibition focused purely on Workspace Design, including the latest thought leadership from the country’s top architects, designers & corporates. It brings together the entire commercial interiors community to discover and discuss tomorrow’s workspaces.
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