CLERKENWELL DESIGN WEEK
Indoor or outdoor? As indoor and outdoor living seamlessly merge, CDW highlights adaptable designs that bridge the gap between both environments. Ethimo on Old Street will debut Patio by Studio Zanellato / Bortotto, an outdoor furniture line distinguished by its unique weaving techniques and teak craftsmanship.
Returning to Groupwork, Case will launch Campus, an outdoor chair by Matthew Hilton. Featuring a punched seat and backrest, Campus features a galvanised, powder-coated steel frame, ensuring durability against the elements, while its solid weight keeps it grounded even in windy conditions.
Global brands descend on Clerkenwell The 2025 festival maintains its global outlook, with Scandinavian brands leading the international showcase. Danish powerhouse HAY will present its latest collections by Erwan Bouroullec and Doshi Levien at MillerKnoll’ s St John’ s Square showroom. This is also the first time MillerKnoll is taking part in its new flagship space, which spans three floors and 1,700 square metres, representing Knoll, Herman Miller and Maharam. Blå Station will bring its recently Stockholm-launched pieces to the Inform showroom on Albemarle Way, while String Furniture makes its festival debut at Old Sessions House.
Other European brands to look out for include Andreu World, presenting its Benjamin Hubert-designed Calma Lounge, and Roche Bobois highlighting its iconic pieces, including the Bubble sofa and Prismo desk, at Church of Design.
Key events: from sound to neurodiversity Making its festival debut, Acoufelt will host two insightful daily sessions at its Old Street showroom – one led by renowned acoustician Ben Claridge on effective acoustic strategies for modern spaces, and another discussing the latest innovations in soundscaping for commercial interiors.
At Tarkett Atelier on St John Street, Tarkett’ s Let’ s Talk programme will foster conversations on sustainability, inclusivity and design. The extensive lineup includes creative workshops led by Yodomo, a research and innovation lab focused on textile reuse( 21 May, 11:00 and 14:00), and a speed sketching workshop with Trevor Flynn, Director of Drawing At Work, demonstrating how sketching can be used to express ideas through simple techniques( 22 May, 13:00).
On Bastwick Street, Sixteen3 partners with Crown Paints to transform its showroom into an interactive space exploring neuroscience, accessibility and inclusivity in interior design. Visitors can engage with sensory experiences, from a visual impairment area to a colour perception challenge and sensory moodboarding. On 21 May( 13:30), award-winning author and Chartered Clinical Psychologist Dr. Stephanie Fitzgerald will delve into the neuroscience behind our response to spaces, looking at how colour, texture, acoustics and layout impact wellbeing, productivity and perception.
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