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Clerkenwell Design Week Preview Feature CLERKENWELL DESIGN WEEK MARKS its triumphant return to London from 21 – 23 May 2024. Celebrating its 15th year, this global design festival is back with new venues, expanded exhibition spaces, thought-provoking installations and a stronger-than-ever line-up of both British and international brands. Anticipate a dynamic programme of over 600 curated events spread throughout the EC1 neighbourhood, supported by a network of over 160 local design showrooms and 300 exhibitors spanning across 15+ venues. Architects, specifiers, interior designers and the public alike will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in an array of offerings, ranging from innovative furniture and lighting to cuttingedge kitchen and bathroom designs, materials, decorative accessories and beyond. This year's edition introduces new exhibition venues including Contract and Work on Clerkenwell Green and The Goldsmiths' Centre, both showcasing the latest trends in commercial and workplace interiors. The British Collection also expands its footprint, taking over St James's Church, while the Italian Collection at Design Fields, German Collection at Catapult and Danish Collection at Paxton Locher House debut at the festival, further enriching the diverse design landscape. A captivating series of site-specific installations and brand collaborations will once again grace the streets of Clerkenwell, promising festival-goers an immersive journey into the heart of design innovation. Conversations at Clerkenwell also returns to Spa Fields with a compelling line-up of daily talks delving into industry topics, curated by Katie Richardson. Look out for discussions featuring headline names including Mary Portas OBE, Simone Brewster, Bethan Laura Wood, Harry Handelsman, Henry Holland, Raw Edges and 2LG Studio. Last but not least, as part of the Fringe programme, various design studios will open their doors to visitors, offering a range of creative workshops, alongside guided specialist tours and exclusive discounts from local food and drink partners. 22 iconeye.com

Feature Clerkenwell Design Week Preview Installations IN CELEBRATION OF ITS 10TH anniversary, 2LG Studio, led by Jordan Cluroe and Russell Whitehead, is set to enchant visitors at Spa Fields with a vintage helter-skelter. Stay Playful (When No One Feels Like Playing) transports guests back to the charm of old fairgrounds, drawing inspiration from Cluroe's formative years at a fairground in the Black Country Living Museum and Whitehead's fond memories of kitsch ornaments. This colourful and playful spectacle will elevate visitors above the bustling festival grounds, offering an intimate glimpse into the essence of 2LG Studio. Over at the House of Detention, artist Ben Cullen Williams invites guests to explore the profound influence of the humble grid on our lives and surroundings. Williams' audio-visual installation, Grid System, immerses viewers in an evolving light display, exploring the intricate relationship between grids and our existence. Keep an eye out for two remarkable installations celebrating natural stone on Clerkenwell Green. British suppliers Albion Stone and Hutton Stone have commissioned architects Artefact to design Brick from a Stone, showcasing stone bricks being launched by both companies this year and illustrating the low-energy process involved in producing them. Meanwhile, Stone Tapestry: Beyond the Surface, a collaboration between Stone Federation and Squire and Partners, highlights the sustainability, versatility and beauty of natural stone, featuring materials not only from Albion Stone and Hutton Stone but also from Britannicus Stone, Dunhouse Quarry and Tradstocks. Always one of the festival highlights is the historic St John's Gate of the Order of St John. Here, Duffy London – in collaboration with Berlin-based surface designer Orsi Orban – presents Gatekeepers: a mesmerising series of sculptures inspired by organic forms found in nature. These sculptures exude a sense of dynamic movement, inviting viewers to contemplate the boundary between artifice and life. Be sure not to miss other exciting features across the festival, including: Connection by Lois O'Hara and Ronnie Chapple, adorning a brick wall near the House of Detention; a collaborative effort between Jestico + Whiles and Bolon at Sutton Yard, transforming their shared courtyard into a creative haven; and Russell Bamber’s Scoop and Drop in Jerusalem Passage, a double-sided sculpture formed of intricately detailed surfaces set at right angles to one another. LEFT Connection by Lois O'Hara and Ronnie Chapple RIGHT Grid System by Ben Cullen Williams Summer 2024 23

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Clerkenwell Design Week Preview

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CLERKENWELL DESIGN WEEK MARKS its triumphant return to London from 21 – 23 May 2024. Celebrating its 15th year, this global design festival is back with new venues, expanded exhibition spaces, thought-provoking installations and a stronger-than-ever line-up of both British and international brands.

Anticipate a dynamic programme of over 600 curated events spread throughout the EC1 neighbourhood, supported by a network of over 160 local design showrooms and 300 exhibitors spanning across 15+ venues. Architects, specifiers, interior designers and the public alike will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in an array of offerings, ranging from innovative furniture and lighting to cuttingedge kitchen and bathroom designs,

materials, decorative accessories and beyond.

This year's edition introduces new exhibition venues including Contract and Work on Clerkenwell Green and The Goldsmiths' Centre, both showcasing the latest trends in commercial and workplace interiors. The British Collection also expands its footprint, taking over St James's Church, while the Italian Collection at Design Fields, German Collection at Catapult and Danish Collection at Paxton Locher House debut at the festival, further enriching the diverse design landscape.

A captivating series of site-specific installations and brand collaborations will once again grace the streets of Clerkenwell, promising festival-goers an immersive journey into the heart of design innovation. Conversations at Clerkenwell also returns to Spa Fields with a compelling line-up of daily talks delving into industry topics, curated by Katie Richardson. Look out for discussions featuring headline names including Mary Portas OBE, Simone Brewster, Bethan Laura Wood, Harry Handelsman, Henry Holland, Raw Edges and 2LG Studio.

Last but not least, as part of the Fringe programme, various design studios will open their doors to visitors, offering a range of creative workshops, alongside guided specialist tours and exclusive discounts from local food and drink partners.

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