Archetech Issue 80 2025 | Page 84

DESIGN LONDON SHOREDITCH
A bold new chapter for London Design Festival
As Design London Shoreditch launches this September, it brings a fresh perspective to one of the UK’ s most influential design districts- bridging heritage with innovation, trade with creativity, and the local with the international.
With three curated exhibitions, a vibrant lineup of installations, talks and workshops, and the backing of some of the design world’ s most respected brands and institutions, the event is set to become a key annual destination for architects, designers, and specifiers during London Design Festival.
Design London Shoreditch takes place 16-18 September. Find out more and secure your free ticket at designlondon. co. uk.
Design Culture Kachette, 347 Old Street
This exhibition investigates how cultural identity, tradition and transformation influence contemporary design. With a vibrant mix of artists, makers and design schools, the space is a celebration of narrativeled creativity.
Installations and features include:
• Kingston University graduates present bold and reflective work across product and material design.
• Moleskine hosts creative workshops that celebrate the power of analogue design thinking encouraging visitors to reconnect with the art of handwriting and mark-making.
House of ICON Shoreditch Town Hall, 380 Old Street
Set within one of East London’ s most iconic buildings, House of ICON celebrates the very best in residential and hospitality design- from contemporary craftsmanship to expressive statement pieces.
Visitors can discover cutting-edge products from:
• Dare Studio, showcasing refined furniture that merges contemporary British design with exceptional craftsmanship.
• Thonet, presenting its iconic bentwood and tubular steel pieces— timeless classics that continue to shape the language of modern interiors.
• interlübke, with sleek, architectural storage systems that exemplify German precision and minimalist elegance.
• Six Dots Design, debuting playful, conceptual furniture that brings together material experimentation and bold forms.
• Ultrafabrics, introducing tactile, high-performance upholstery materials that fuse luxury with durability- ideal for both residential and commercial settings.
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